Mindfulness can generally be defined as any meditative practice that emphasizes an acceptance of experience in the present moment. The intention is to allow any and all thoughts, feelings, and bodily ...

Mushim Ikeda is a Buddhist teacher and writer who leads community engagement at the East Bay Meditation Center in Oakland, California. Ikeda teaches meditation retreats for people of color, women, and ...

When you hear the term posttraumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, you might think of a returning combat veteran who has flashbacks of being in battle. But PTSD isn’t something only veterans experience.

I first stumbled upon Mark Epstein’s book Going to Pieces Without Falling Apart: A Buddhist Perspective on Wholeness a few years ago. It was the subtitle that caught my attention: “Lessons from ...

What does it mean for a hospital to offer “trauma-informed care”? How about a hairdresser? Or even a paint colour consultant? Suddenly, this term is everywhere, but it’s rarely explained. Behind the ...

Spread the love“`html Trauma is an experience that can deeply affect an individual’s mental, emotional, and even physical health. Whether it’s a traumatic event like an accident, loss, or abuse, the ...