Mindfulness
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I Am Safe, I Do Matter: The Role of Community in Demonstrating Care
At the core of every human being lies two essential questions: Am I safe? and Do I matter? These questions are not abstract—they are biological, psychological, and emotional survival...
Redefining Strength: Uncoupling It from Violence
Redefining Strength: Why Real Power Comes from Within, Not Domination
For too long, society has equated strength with aggression and control. But true strength isn’t about overpowering others — it’s rooted in self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and moral integrity. This article challenges outdated views of masculinity and leadership, offering a powerful redefinition of strength as calm, compassionate, and courageous. Discover why the strongest people are those who lead with empathy, hold boundaries with respect, and inspire trust over fear.
What is Mind-body Psychology?
Mind-body psychology, also known as psychophysiology or biopsychology, is a field of study that explores the complex interactions between the mind (mental processes and emotions) and the body...
Self Care: The Whys and Hows
We’ve all heard the directions for the oxygen mask on the airplane, right? Before takeoff, the flight attendants remind you that you have to put your mask on before you help others with theirs....
Practice Makes Present
Letting go is a lifetime practice but often feels very cerebral. “Easier said than done,” we might say. So if you’re practicing an attitude of release, here are a few things to support your practice.
The Beginning of Knowledge
Jon Kabat Zinn uses the concept of the Beginner’s Mind in his 9 Attitudes of Mindfulness. This way of thinking asks a person to come into a situation without assumptions or expectations, and...
Parenting Amid A Pandemic
As if parenting wasn't enough of a challenge, we now get to navigate tweens, teens, toddlers and everyone in-between, all while social distancing and explaining the very real need for us to...
The power of choice in social distancing
Last week our Governor announced that Ohio would be staying home from all school, play, and non-essential work until at least May 4. Many of our clients came to us with a similar...
Mindful Educators
Mindful Educators: Monday, June 15, 2020, 9 AM - 4:30 PM At Toledo’s Wildwood Metropark Ward Pavillion Mindful Educators is a day-long retreat experience designed to help teachers...
Self-Care for Teachers
The concept of self-care is catching our collective attention. We’re being admonished to “put the oxygen mask on yourself first” and now we have research to support the claim that self-care...
The Heavily Meditated Teacher
When you come to the Mindful Educators retreat, one of the elements woven into the day is the importance of establishing a personal meditation practice. The elements of quieting the mind,...
What yoga pose will make this kid listen?
Embodied Education Thanks to a new study getting fabulous publicity, yoga is making its way into classrooms everywhere. At Mind Body Health Associates, we’ve long recognized the importance of...