mindfulness

• Thich Nhat Hanh, Zen Buddhist monk and mindfulness master, dead at 95

  In his body of works and public talks spanning decades, Thich Nhat Hanh spoke in gentle yet powerful tones of the need to "walk as if you are kissing the earth with your feet."

  World

  Jan 21
  
• Education minister encourages young people to ‘Take a Break’ from social media this holiday season

  Minister of Education Dustin Duncan says the campaign, which includes a website,  also offers tips for parents and caregivers.

  Tech

  Dec 11, 2021
  
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• Mindfulness meditation found to lower depression in newly diagnosed MS patients: Lawson study

  An average of 12 people in Canada are diagnosed with MS every day, often between the ages of 20 and 49. Women are three times more likely to be affected.

  Health

  Jul 20, 2021
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• What is ‘COVID-somnia’? Why some can’t sleep during the pandemic

  The pandemic sleep struggle is real. Clinical psychologist Maneet Bhatia checks in with The Morning Show to share some tips on getting a good night’s sleep.

  Lifestyle

  Jan 11, 2021
• Self-regulation: What adults can learn from these zen pre-kindergarteners

  An Edmonton occupational therapist has created a movement sequence that helps students calm their bodies so they are reading to learn.

  Blogs

  Jan 7, 2020
• Explore mind’s inner workings at new Ontario Science Centre exhibition

  Rooted in psychology, the hands-on experience encourages self reflection about the decisions you make, why you make them and what makes you, you.

  Education

  Sep 25, 2019
• How to really – actually – make a difference in your life this year

  With the turning of the calendar comes a lot of attention to self-improvement. Here is Part 1 of our series on small things you can do to make a big difference in your life in 2019.

  Features

  Jan 2, 2019
• University of Alberta students get in touch with well-being, mental health through WellTrack app

  WellTrack allows students to create an account then access personalized resources, relaxation exercises, mood-tracking tools and coping strategies to help change thoughts and behaviours.

  Education

  Nov 21, 2018
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• Do you believe in mind over matter?

  Kerr is not only a survivor, she’s an international speaker and mindfulness consultant.

  Blogs

  Feb 13, 2018
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• Relaxed, calm, present: The results of our week-long smartphone detox

  Family Matters producers Laurel Gregory and Christine Meadows describe the outcome of their seven-day smartphone detox.

  Blogs

  Oct 12, 2017