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Dealing with physical pain, whether it's chronic or acute, can be a discouraging experience. Not only does pain effect our physical well-being, but it also has a significant impact on our emotional and mental states. However, there is growing evidence that mindfulness can play a crucial role in breaking the negative cycle of pain and effectively managing it. Dr. Fadel Zeidan, PhD, is an Associate Professor, Director of Brain Mechanisms of Pain and Health, and Director of Neuroscience at UC San Diego. To connect with Dr. Zeidan: - https://www.zeidanlab.com/ - Twitter: @FadelZeidan May it support your daily journey! Here is a "3-Minute Guided Meditation" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4EDqIrsPvI&list=UUWz01DBoRhA1wDyLt-Dpauw&index=8 Learn About The Different "Way For Practicing Meditation: Formal & Informal" - https://youtu.be/3XzCGnOKo40 🎯 Join us for a live and FREE online session about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - https://centreformindfulness.ca 🎯 Subscribe to Centre For Mindfulness Canada with Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat Here: https://centreformindfulness.ca/subscribe/ 🎯 To learn about Mindfulness or other wellness programs visit www.centreformindfulness.ca and https://www.drkasimalmashat.com/ 🎯 Join me for a live and FREE online session Laughter Yoga Session - https://centreformindfulness.ca Video chapters: 00:00 Intro & Research Journey 18:01 Mindfulness, Well-being & MBSR 23:11 Pain, Happiness & Peace Of Mind 26:45 Mindfulness, Chronic Pain & Learned Helplessness 33:51 Brain’s Opioid System Vs. Mindfulness 36:39 Mindfulness Vs. Relaxation 41:44 Apps Vs. Live Guidance 47:03 Closing Reflections Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, public speaker, meditation and yoga teacher. He is the founder of the Centre For Mindfulness Canada (CFMC), in North Vancouver, which is a Global Mindfulness Collaborative (GMC) formed in partnership with the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. Kasim is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher through the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School and MBSR Teacher Trainer. He has also completed a six-month meditation in silence in Southeast Asia, and presented a TEDx talk on mindfulness, entitled “How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness & satisfaction” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVwLjC5etEQ Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation. Full Disclaimer and Privacy - https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/ If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.
Pain Management & Mindfulness: Unpacking The Research With Dr. Fadel Zeidan from UC San Diego
Have you been busy lately? Maybe finding yourself going from task to task? Or, perhaps filling time with one thing after another? Being busy in a doing mode is a necessary part of life. However, what do we miss out on when we don't balance it with time for just being? Watch this highlight clip with Bob Stahl, PhD, as he speaks about this and what mindfulness meditation offers. May it support your daily journey! Join Bob and Kasim at the upcoming 5-Day Online Mindfulness Retreat - https://centreformindfulness.ca/event/5-day-online-mindfulness-meditation-retreat/ Connect with Bob Stahl: https://www.mindfulnessprograms.com/ 📚 Bob's Books include: ➡️ Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook (1st & 2nd editions) ➡️ Living With Your Heart Wide Open ➡️ Calming the Rush of Panic ➡️ A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workbook for Anxiety, ➡️ MBSR Everyday Check out "Ways For Practicing Mindfulness Meditation: Formal & Informal" - https://youtu.be/3XzCGnOKo40 Here is a "3-Minute Guided Meditation" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4EDqIrsPvI&list=UUWz01DBoRhA1wDyLt-Dpauw&index=8 🎯 Join us for a live and FREE online session about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - https://centreformindfulness.ca 🎯 Subscribe to Centre For Mindfulness Canada with Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat Here: https://centreformindfulness.ca/subscribe/ 🎯 To learn about Mindfulness or other wellness programs visit www.centreformindfulness.ca and https://www.drkasimalmashat.com/ 🎯 Join me for a live and FREE online session Laughter Yoga Session - https://centreformindfulness.ca Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, public speaker, meditation and yoga teacher. He is the founder of the Centre For Mindfulness Canada (CFMC), in North Vancouver, which is a Global Mindfulness Collaborative (GMC) formed in partnership with the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. Kasim is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher through the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School and MBSR Teacher Trainer. He has also completed a six-month meditation in silence in Southeast Asia, and presented a TEDx talk on mindfulness, entitled “How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness & satisfaction” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVwLjC5etEQ Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation. Full Disclaimer and Privacy - https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/ If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.
What Are You Missing Out On In Life? A Conversation Between A Psychologist & A Mindfulness Teacher
Sometime our nervous system gets agitated while navigating day-to-day life.  This can be due to external events or thoughts that come up.  Calming the mind is beneficial to alleviate the impact of stress.   <br /><br />Here is a practical and effective strategy, called 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique which supports calming the mind.  Watch this video where I describe what it is, provide a guided practice and go over some key tips.<br /><br />May it support your daily journey! <br /><br />Check out "Ways For Practicing Mindfulness Meditation: Formal & Informal" - https://youtu.be/3XzCGnOKo40<br /><br />Here is a "3-Minute Guided Meditation" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4EDqIrsPvI&list=UUWz01DBoRhA1wDyLt-Dpauw&index=8<br /><br />🎯 Join us for a live and FREE online session about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - https://centreformindfulness.ca<br /><br />🎯 Subscribe to Centre For Mindfulness Canada with Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat Here: https://centreformindfulness.ca/subscribe/<br /><br />🎯 To learn about Mindfulness or other wellness programs visit www.centreformindfulness.ca and https://www.drkasimalmashat.com/<br /><br />🎯 Join me for a live and FREE online session Laughter Yoga Session - https://centreformindfulness.ca<br /><br />Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, public speaker, meditation and yoga teacher. He is the founder of the Centre For Mindfulness Canada (CFMC), in North Vancouver, which is a Global Mindfulness Collaborative (GMC) formed in partnership with the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. Kasim is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher through the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School and MBSR Teacher Trainer. He has also completed a six-month meditation in silence in Southeast Asia, and presented a TEDx talk on mindfulness, entitled “How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness & satisfaction” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVwLjC5etEQ<br /><br />Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation.<br /><br />Full Disclaimer and Privacy - https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/<br /><br />If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.
Psychologist Guides Calming Strategy To Relieve Stress, Anxiety, & Overwhelm
Looking for a 1-2 minute guided meditation practice that you can follow and implement into your daily life?  Watch this short clip from my podcast with Dr. Michael Amster, as he guides the A.W.E. method.  You can follow along and see how easy it is to cultivate the emotion of awe with a meditation that involves visualization and contemplation.  Dr. Amster is the co-author of the book THE POWER OF AWE: Overcome Burnout & Anxiety, Ease Chronic Pain, Find Clarity & Purpose—In Less Than 1 Minute Per Day.  Please do not attempt this practice while driving or operating any machinery - see full disclaimer below.     May it support your daily journey! Connect with Dr. Michael Amster: https://thepowerofawe.com/ info@powerofawe.com 📚 Dr. Michale Amster and Jake Eagle's book: ➡️ THE POWER OF AWE: Overcome Burnout & Anxiety, Ease Chronic Pain, Find Clarity & Purpose—In Less Than 1 Minute Per Day. Check out "Ways For Practicing Mindfulness Meditation: Formal & Informal" - https://youtu.be/3XzCGnOKo40 Here is a "3-Minute Guided Meditation" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4EDqIrsPvI&list=UUWz01DBoRhA1wDyLt-Dpauw&index=8 🎯 Join us for a live and FREE online session about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - https://centreformindfulness.ca 🎯 Subscribe to Centre For Mindfulness Canada with Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat Here: https://centreformindfulness.ca/subscribe/ 🎯 To learn about Mindfulness or other wellness programs visit www.centreformindfulness.ca and https://www.drkasimalmashat.com/ 🎯 Join me for a live and FREE online session Laughter Yoga Session - https://centreformindfulness.ca 00:00 Intro 01:22 Guided A.W.E Meditation Practice Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, public speaker, meditation and yoga teacher. He is the founder of the Centre For Mindfulness Canada (CFMC), in North Vancouver, which is a Global Mindfulness Collaborative (GMC) formed in partnership with the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. Kasim is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher through the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School and MBSR Teacher Trainer. He has also completed a six-month meditation in silence in Southeast Asia, and presented a TEDx talk on mindfulness, entitled “How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness & satisfaction” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVwLjC5etEQ Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation. Full Disclaimer and Privacy - https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/ If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.
1-2 Minute A.W.E. Guided Meditation Practice For Burnout, Anxiety, Stress and Pain!
As a positive emotion, how does awe stack up in supporting physical and psychological well-being? I am excited to share an interview with the co-author of the book THE POWER OF AWE. <br /><br />Dr. Michael Amster and his co-author, Jake Eagle, have discovered a clinically proven way to reduce inflammation, stress, loneliness, and burnout while improving overall well-being.  Watch this conversation as it dives into the A.W.E. method, and he guides a practice which you can follow along - as long as you are not driving or operating machinery :)   <br /><br />May it support your daily journey! <br /><br />Connect with Dr. Michael Amster: <br />https://thepowerofawe.com/<br />info@powerofawe.com<br /><br />📚 Dr. Michale Amster and Jake Eagle's book: <br /><br />➡️ THE POWER OF AWE: Overcome Burnout & Anxiety, Ease Chronic Pain, Find Clarity & Purpose—In Less Than 1 Minute Per Day. <br /><br />Dr. Amster is also recruiting volunteer participants for his next research study at UC Davis and UC San Francisco using a positive emotion mindfulness technique for possible treatment of long COVID. Enrolment closes on April 11, 2023, and the study will commence soon after. To learn more about the study and enrolment information, please visit the UC Davis Study - https://studypages.com/s/volunteer-for-research-a-study-of-a-positive-emotion-intervention-for-the-treatment-of-long-covid-19-symptoms-758732/<br /><br />Check out "Ways For Practicing Mindfulness Meditation: Formal & Informal" - https://youtu.be/3XzCGnOKo40<br /><br />Here is a "3-Minute Guided Meditation" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4EDqIrsPvI&list=UUWz01DBoRhA1wDyLt-Dpauw&index=8<br /><br />🎯 Join us for a live and FREE online session about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - https://centreformindfulness.ca<br /><br />🎯 Subscribe to Centre For Mindfulness Canada with Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat Here: https://centreformindfulness.ca/subscribe/<br /><br />🎯 To learn about Mindfulness or other wellness programs visit www.centreformindfulness.ca and https://www.drkasimalmashat.com/<br /><br />🎯 Join me for a live and FREE online session Laughter Yoga Session - https://centreformindfulness.ca<br /><br />00:00 Intro<br />03:37 The Background<br />10:39 What Is Awe<br />14:15 Awe And Prosocial Emotions<br />15:46 Awe, Gratitude And Levels Of Consciousness <br />20:40 A.W.E. Method Described <br />35:32 A Guided A.W.E. Practice<br />43:01 A.W.E. Method Dosage<br />45:58 Compassionate Actions, Inner Peace & Shared Humanity!<br />46:05 Impact Of Awe On Physiology & Inflammation <br />53.03 Awe And Working With Pain<br /><br />Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, public speaker, meditation and yoga teacher. He is the founder of the Centre For Mindfulness Canada (CFMC), in North Vancouver, which is a Global Mindfulness Collaborative (GMC) formed in partnership with the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. Kasim is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher through the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School and MBSR Teacher Trainer. He has also completed a six-month meditation in silence in Southeast Asia, and presented a TEDx talk on mindfulness, entitled “How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness & satisfaction” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVwLjC5etEQ<br /><br />Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation.<br /><br />Full Disclaimer and Privacy - https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/<br /><br />If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.
Overcome Burnout, Anxiety, Ease Chronic Pain and Find Purpose With The Power Of Awe!
A growing body of research over the last couple of decades has pointed to the efficacy of mindfulness and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) in working with a range of issues, such as anxiety.  However, how does mindfulness compare to medication?  Watch this interview highlight with Dr. Judson Brewer, a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and New York Times best seller addressing this question!<br /><br />May it support your daily journey! <br /><br />Connect with Dr. Judson Brewer: <br />https://drjud.com/<br /><br />📚 Dr. Jud's recent book: <br /><br />➡️ Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind<br /><br />To download the Free Habit Mapper - visit https://drjud.com/mapmyhabit/<br /><br />Check out "Ways For Practicing Mindfulness Meditation: Formal & Informal" - https://youtu.be/3XzCGnOKo40<br /><br />Here is a "3-Minute Guided Meditation" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4EDqIrsPvI&list=UUWz01DBoRhA1wDyLt-Dpauw&index=8<br /><br />🎯 Join us for a live and FREE online session about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - https://centreformindfulness.ca<br /><br />🎯 Subscribe to Centre For Mindfulness Canada with Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat Here: https://centreformindfulness.ca/subscribe/<br /><br />🎯 To learn about Mindfulness or other wellness programs visit www.centreformindfulness.ca and https://www.drkasimalmashat.com/<br /><br />🎯 Join me for a live and FREE online session Laughter Yoga Session - https://centreformindfulness.ca<br /><br />Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, public speaker, meditation and yoga teacher. He is the founder of the Centre For Mindfulness Canada (CFMC), in North Vancouver, which is a Global Mindfulness Collaborative (GMC) formed in partnership with the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. Kasim is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher through the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School and MBSR Teacher Trainer. He has also completed a six-month meditation in silence in Southeast Asia, and presented a TEDx talk on mindfulness, entitled “How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness & satisfaction” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVwLjC5etEQ<br /><br />Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation.<br /><br />Full Disclaimer and Privacy - https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/<br /><br />If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.
Meditation vs Medication: What Does The Research Show!
As mindfulness has become more mainstream, it is getting confused with other forms of meditation.  Is mindfulness the same or different than meditation?  What are other forms of meditation?  Here is a short video about this and how to bring both mindfulness and meditation to daily life May it support your daily journey! Check out "Ways For Practicing Mindfulness Meditation: Formal & Informal" - https://youtu.be/3XzCGnOKo40 Here is a "3-Minute Guided Meditation" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4EDqIrsPvI&list=UUWz01DBoRhA1wDyLt-Dpauw&index=8 🎯 Join us for a live and FREE online session about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - https://centreformindfulness.ca 🎯 Subscribe to Centre For Mindfulness Canada with Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat Here: https://centreformindfulness.ca/subscribe/ 🎯 To learn about Mindfulness or other wellness programs visit www.centreformindfulness.ca and https://www.drkasimalmashat.com/ 🎯 Join me for a live and FREE online session Laughter Yoga Session - https://centreformindfulness.ca Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, public speaker, meditation and yoga teacher. He is the founder of the Centre For Mindfulness Canada (CFMC), in North Vancouver, which is a Global Mindfulness Collaborative (GMC) formed in partnership with the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. Kasim is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher through the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School and MBSR Teacher Trainer. He has also completed a six-month meditation in silence in Southeast Asia, and presented a TEDx talk on mindfulness, entitled “How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness & satisfaction” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVwLjC5etEQ Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation. Full Disclaimer and Privacy - https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/ If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.
Mindfulness Vs Meditation, How Are They The Same Or Different?
Can anxiety help us perform better?  You may have come across information out there suggesting anxiety can help boost performance at work, sports, public speaking, or anything else we do.  However, what does the evidence show about the difference in performance between anxiety and flow state?  Watch this interview highlight with Dr. Judson Brewer, a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and New York Times best seller on Anxiety!  Dr. Jud is also Sharecare's Chief Medical Officer. <br /><br />May it support your daily journey! <br /><br />Connect with Dr. Judson Brewer: <br />https://drjud.com/<br /><br />📚 Dr. Jud's recent book: <br /><br />➡️ Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind<br /><br />To download the Free Habit Mapper - visit https://drjud.com/mapmyhabit/<br /><br />Check out "Ways For Practicing Mindfulness Meditation: Formal & Informal" - https://youtu.be/3XzCGnOKo40<br /><br />Here is a "3-Minute Guided Meditation" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4EDqIrsPvI&list=UUWz01DBoRhA1wDyLt-Dpauw&index=8<br /><br />🎯 Join us for a live and FREE online session about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - https://centreformindfulness.ca<br /><br />🎯 Subscribe to Centre For Mindfulness Canada with Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat Here: https://centreformindfulness.ca/subscribe/<br /><br />🎯 To learn about Mindfulness or other wellness programs visit www.centreformindfulness.ca and https://www.drkasimalmashat.com/<br /><br />🎯 Join me for a live and FREE online session Laughter Yoga Session - https://centreformindfulness.ca<br /><br />Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, public speaker, meditation and yoga teacher. He is the founder of the Centre For Mindfulness Canada (CFMC), in North Vancouver, which is a Global Mindfulness Collaborative (GMC) formed in partnership with the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. Kasim is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher through the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School and MBSR Teacher Trainer. He has also completed a six-month meditation in silence in Southeast Asia, and presented a TEDx talk on mindfulness, entitled “How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness & satisfaction” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVwLjC5etEQ<br /><br />Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation.<br /><br />Full Disclaimer and Privacy - https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/<br /><br />If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.
Performance Anxiety Vs. Flow State, What Does The Evidence Show?
Psychological Trauma is more prevalent than we think.  About 50-60% of the population will experience at least one trauma in their lifetime.  Can mindfulness help in healing the past?  Watch this interview highlight with Dr. Eric Loucks, Director of the Mindfulness Center at Brown University, as he shares the research on trauma and mindfulness, and important adaptations.  Mindfulness can be very accessible and important part for healing.  May it support your daily journey! Connect with Dr. Eric Loucks: https://ericloucksphd.com/ 📚 Dr. Loucks recent book: ➡️ The Mindful College Student: How to Succeed, Boost Well-Being, and Build the Life You Want at University and Beyond Paperback – April 1, 2022. Check out "Ways For Practicing Mindfulness Meditation: Formal & Informal" - https://youtu.be/3XzCGnOKo40 Here is a "3-Minute Guided Meditation" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4EDqIrsPvI&list=UUWz01DBoRhA1wDyLt-Dpauw&index=8 🎯 Join us for a live and FREE online session about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - https://centreformindfulness.ca 🎯 Subscribe to Centre For Mindfulness Canada with Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat Here: https://centreformindfulness.ca/subscribe/ 🎯 To learn about Mindfulness or other wellness programs visit www.centreformindfulness.ca and https://www.drkasimalmashat.com/ 🎯 Join me for a live and FREE online session Laughter Yoga Session - https://centreformindfulness.ca Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, public speaker, meditation and yoga teacher. He is the founder of the Centre For Mindfulness Canada (CFMC), in North Vancouver, which is a Global Mindfulness Collaborative (GMC) formed in partnership with the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. Kasim is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher through the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School and MBSR Teacher Trainer. He has also completed a six-month meditation in silence in Southeast Asia, and presented a TEDx talk on mindfulness, entitled “How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness & satisfaction” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVwLjC5etEQ Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation. Full Disclaimer and Privacy - https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/ If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.
Trauma Sensitivity, Adaptations & Healing With Mindfulness - with Dr. Eric Loucks
We all have "good" and "bad" habits.  Some of the the bad habits can include worrying, stress eating, procrastinating or stress scrolling through social media. How can we break these loops to create positive change?  Watch this conversation with Dr. Judson Brewer, a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and New York Times best seller, as he lays out how to create change, including the role of mindfulness.  Dr. Jud is also Sharecare's Chief Medical Officer. May it support your daily journey! Connect with Dr. Judson Brewer: https://drjud.com/ 📚 Dr. Jud's recent book: ➡️ Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind To download the Free Habit Mapper - visit https://drjud.com/mapmyhabit/ Check out "Ways For Practicing Mindfulness Meditation: Formal & Informal" - https://youtu.be/3XzCGnOKo40 Here is a "3-Minute Guided Meditation" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4EDqIrsPvI&list=UUWz01DBoRhA1wDyLt-Dpauw&index=8 🎯 Join us for a live and FREE online session about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - https://centreformindfulness.ca 🎯 Subscribe to Centre For Mindfulness Canada with Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat Here: https://centreformindfulness.ca/subscribe/ 🎯 To learn about Mindfulness or other wellness programs visit www.centreformindfulness.ca and https://www.drkasimalmashat.com/ 🎯 Join me for a live and FREE online session Laughter Yoga Session - https://centreformindfulness.ca Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, public speaker, meditation and yoga teacher. He is the founder of the Centre For Mindfulness Canada (CFMC), in North Vancouver, which is a Global Mindfulness Collaborative (GMC) formed in partnership with the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. Kasim is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher through the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School and MBSR Teacher Trainer. He has also completed a six-month meditation in silence in Southeast Asia, and presented a TEDx talk on mindfulness, entitled “How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness & satisfaction” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVwLjC5etEQ Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation. Full Disclaimer and Privacy - https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/ If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.
Unwinding Anxiety And Breaking Bad Habits With Dr. Judson Brewer
Social and digital media have become part of our daily lives, for better or worse! While it has many benefits, it is also associated with negative impacts.  In this highlight from an interview with Dr. Eric Loucks, Director of the Mindfulness Center at Brown University, five questions came up.  Perhaps we can all ponder these questions when navigating our use of social and digital media. May it support your daily journey! Connect with Dr. Eric Loucks: https://ericloucksphd.com/ 📚 Dr. Loucks recent book: ➡️ The Mindful College Student: How to Succeed, Boost Well-Being, and Build the Life You Want at University and Beyond Paperback – April 1, 2022. Check out "Ways For Practicing Mindfulness Meditation: Formal & Informal" - https://youtu.be/3XzCGnOKo40 Here is a "3-Minute Guided Meditation" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4EDqIrsPvI&list=UUWz01DBoRhA1wDyLt-Dpauw&index=8 🎯 Join us for a live and FREE online session about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - https://centreformindfulness.ca 🎯 Subscribe to Centre For Mindfulness Canada with Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat Here: https://centreformindfulness.ca/subscribe/ 🎯 To learn about Mindfulness or other wellness programs visit www.centreformindfulness.ca and https://www.drkasimalmashat.com/ 🎯 Join me for a live and FREE online session Laughter Yoga Session - https://centreformindfulness.ca Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, public speaker, meditation and yoga teacher. He is the founder of the Centre For Mindfulness Canada (CFMC), in North Vancouver, which is a Global Mindfulness Collaborative (GMC) formed in partnership with the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. Kasim is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher through the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School and MBSR Teacher Trainer. He has also completed a six-month meditation in silence in Southeast Asia, and presented a TEDx talk on mindfulness, entitled “How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness & satisfaction” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVwLjC5etEQ Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation. Full Disclaimer and Privacy - https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/ If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.
Should you delete social media? 5 questions to think about with Dr. Erick Loucks.
Thank you for taking the time to watch the videos that I published over the year.  In the spirit of gratitude and celebration, I would like to share this fun behind the scene compilation of bloopers 🙂  May it support your daily journey! 🗓 SAVE THE DATE: Bob Stahl and Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat will be teaching a 5-Day Online Meditation Retreat through, July 28 to August 2, 2023! Stay tuned for the details and registration information through www.centreformindfulness.ca Check out "Ways For Practicing Mindfulness Meditation: Formal & Informal" - https://youtu.be/3XzCGnOKo40 Here is a "3-Minute Guided Meditation" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4EDqIrsPvI&list=UUWz01DBoRhA1wDyLt-Dpauw&index=8 🎯 Join us for a live and FREE online session about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - https://centreformindfulness.ca 🎯 Join me for a live and FREE online session Laughter Yoga Session - https://centreformindfulness.ca 🎯 Subscribe to Centre For Mindfulness Canada with Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat Here: https://centreformindfulness.ca/subscribe/ 🎯 To learn about Mindfulness or other wellness programs visit www.centreformindfulness.ca and https://www.drkasimalmashat.com/ Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, public speaker, meditation and yoga teacher. He is the founder of the Centre for Mindfulness Canada, in North Vancouver, British Columbia. Kasim is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher through the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School and MBSR Teacher Trainer. He has also completed a six-month meditation in silence in Southeast Asia, and presented a TEDx talk on mindfulness, entitled “How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness & satisfaction” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVwLjC5etEQ Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation. Full Disclaimer and Privacy - https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/ If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.
Funny Top 10 Blooper By A Psychologist and Mindfulness Teacher!
Life can be filled with joyful moments but can also have challenging ones, bringing up difficult feelings or dealing with physical pain. Taking time to recharge and nurture yourself with a few minutes of self-compassion and mindfulness practice can be supportive.  Here is an 8-minute guided practice from an interview with Lauren Roegele.  She is a Yoga teacher and trainer who has faced unimaginable suffering and found her way through a journey that included, amongst other things, yoga, mindfulness, and counselling.   May it support your daily journey! Connect with Lauren Roegele: https://laurensyoga.com/ Instagram @laurenroegele7147 Check out "Ways For Practicing Mindfulness Meditation: Formal & Informal" - https://youtu.be/3XzCGnOKo40 Here is a "3-Minute Guided Meditation" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4EDqIrsPvI&list=UUWz01DBoRhA1wDyLt-Dpauw&index=8 🎯 Join us for a live and FREE online session about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - https://centreformindfulness.ca 🎯 Join me for a live and FREE online session Laughter Yoga Session - https://centreformindfulness.ca 🎯 Subscribe to Centre For Mindfulness Canada with Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat Here: https://centreformindfulness.ca/subscribe/ 🎯 To learn about Mindfulness or other wellness programs visit www.centreformindfulness.ca and https://www.drkasimalmashat.com/ Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, public speaker, meditation and yoga teacher. He is the founder of the Centre for Mindfulness Canada, in North Vancouver, British Columbia. Kasim is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher through the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School and MBSR Teacher Trainer. He has also completed a six-month meditation in silence in Southeast Asia, and presented a TEDx talk on mindfulness, entitled “How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness & satisfaction” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVwLjC5etEQ Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation. Full Disclaimer and Privacy - https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/ If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.
Manage Critical Self-Talk, Emotions, and Pain With This Self-Compassion & Mindfulness Practice!
Life can throw unexpected adversity at us.  What happens when this adversity is life shattering and triggers Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Depression and Traumatic Brain Injury?  How can someone still flourish and thrive through such adversity?  Find out about the human potential to flourish in this inspiring conversation with Lauren Roegele.  She is a Yoga teacher and trainer who has faced unimaginable suffering and found her way through a journey that included, amongst other things, yoga, mindfulness, and counselling.   May it support your daily journey! Connect with Lauren Roegele: https://laurensyoga.com/ Instagram @laurenroegele7147 Check out "Ways For Practicing Mindfulness Meditation: Formal & Informal" - https://youtu.be/3XzCGnOKo40 Here is a "3-Minute Guided Meditation" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4EDqIrsPvI&list=UUWz01DBoRhA1wDyLt-Dpauw&index=8 🎯 Join us for a live and FREE online session about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - https://centreformindfulness.ca 🎯 Join me for a live and FREE online session Laughter Yoga Session - https://centreformindfulness.ca 🎯 Subscribe to Centre For Mindfulness Canada with Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat Here: https://centreformindfulness.ca/subscribe/ 🎯 To learn about Mindfulness or other wellness programs visit www.centreformindfulness.ca and https://www.drkasimalmashat.com/ Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, public speaker, meditation and yoga teacher. He is the founder of the Centre for Mindfulness Canada, in North Vancouver, British Columbia. Kasim is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher through the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School and MBSR Teacher Trainer. He has also completed a six-month meditation in silence in Southeast Asia, and presented a TEDx talk on mindfulness, entitled “How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness & satisfaction” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVwLjC5etEQ Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation. Full Disclaimer and Privacy - https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/ If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.
Human Potential To Flourish Through Life Shattering Events
There are many well documented benefits of mindfulness meditation, whether for managing stress, pain, anxiety, mood, or enhancing performance.  The question that is often asked is "how long should I meditate?".  Listen to this interesting explanation around the best meditation dose from Eric Loucks, PhD,  Associate Professor and Director of The Mindfulness Centre At Brown University.   May it support your daily journey! Connect with Dr. Eric Loucks: https://ericloucksphd.com/ 📚 Dr. Loucks recent book: ➡️ The Mindful College Student: How to Succeed, Boost Well-Being, and Build the Life You Want at University and Beyond Paperback – April 1, 2022. Here is the link to his Psychology Today article - https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/find-your-path-thriving-life/202209/how-much-should-i-meditate Check out "Ways For Practicing Mindfulness Meditation: Formal & Informal" - https://youtu.be/3XzCGnOKo40 Here is a "3-Minute Guided Meditation" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4EDqIrsPvI&list=UUWz01DBoRhA1wDyLt-Dpauw&index=8 🎯 Join us for a live and FREE online session about Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction - https://centreformindfulness.ca 🎯 Subscribe to Centre For Mindfulness Canada with Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat Here: https://centreformindfulness.ca/subscribe/ 🎯 To learn about Mindfulness or other wellness programs visit www.centreformindfulness.ca and https://www.drkasimalmashat.com/ 🎯 Join me for a live and FREE online session Laughter Yoga Session - https://centreformindfulness.ca Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, public speaker, meditation and yoga teacher. He is the founder of the Centre for Mindfulness Canada, in North Vancouver, British Columbia. Kasim is a Certified Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher through the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Medical School and MBSR Teacher Trainer. He has also completed a six-month meditation in silence in Southeast Asia, and presented a TEDx talk on mindfulness, entitled “How mindfulness meditation redefines pain, happiness & satisfaction” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVwLjC5etEQ Content provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat, is solely intended for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health conditions. Although Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is a Registered Psychologist, the views expressed should not be taken for medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your physician before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health. Watching or reading the content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. You should seek the care of a health professional for recommendations/medical opinions about your particular situation. Full Disclaimer and Privacy - https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/ If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resources.
How Much Meditation is Enough To Get The Benefits? Dr. Eric Loucks From Brown University Explains
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