by Lisa | Jul 16, 2015 | Blog, Book Reviews, Mindfulness
No Mud, No Lotus: The Art of Transforming Suffering by Thich Nhat Hanh Sara Goldstein, Staff Writer The date was Saturday, May 9th, 2015. After my first experience with Dr. Shutt’s Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction silent retreat, I immediately drove to Barnes &... by Lisa | Apr 21, 2015 | Blog, Mindfulness, Newsletter
Meditation 101: Q & A with Dr. Patricia Shutt What are the fundamentals of meditation? I teach basic concentration skills to beginners to cultivate discipline in the mind and to become more one-pointed. Our minds are divided during most of our day and jumping... by Lisa | Sep 15, 2014 | Blog, Eating Disorders, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Parenting
by Kristina Bergman As a South Floridian in the summertime, you know this all too well: whether you’re taking the dog out for a walk, or just trying to get from the front door to the car, it’s nearly impossible to be outside without breaking a sweat! Sweating out... by Lisa | Jun 17, 2014 | Blog, Co-dependency, DBT, Depression, Family Therapy, Mindfulness, Mood Disorders, Parenting, Uncategorized
Most people who know me, know that I am an avid reader of spiritual, psychological and health & wellness books. A book I frequently use in my work is “Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life” by Marshall Rosenberg, Ph.D. The title isn’t so appealing to most... by Lisa | Jun 1, 2014 | Anxiety Disorders, Blog, Mindfulness
Even if you are working at your dream job, stress can sap your effectiveness and your enthusiasm. Much of what people do to reduce stress can cause more harm than good (like smoking or complaining to others.) Here are ten easy ways to reduce the stress reaction... by Lisa | May 27, 2014 | Addiction, Blog, Childhood Disorders, Eating Disorders, Family Therapy, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Parenting, Uncategorized
“We don’t keep bread in the house.” “One serving is enough – kids don’t need seconds.” “We just have protein and veggies at dinner.” “Why is my child sneaking food and snacking all the time?!” Hmmm – at first glance, these may seem like separate,...