Search for: "StephanieWestAllen"
Results 1281 - 1300
of 2,100
Sort by Relevance
|
Sort by Date
14 May 2010, 2:33 pm
I first heard of distance education for MBSR (Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction) training when at the University of Massachusetts Medical School's 8th Annual International Scientific Conference for Clinicians, Researchers and Educators, this year titled "Investigating and Integrating Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society. [read post]
14 May 2010, 9:24 am
After listening to an interview of law prof Joshua Wright (he's also an economist), I Googled for an article mentioned by the talk show host Mike Rosen about behavioral economics. [read post]
13 May 2010, 9:47 am
Excerpt:What makes it possible for people to love, hate, help, or betray one another? [read post]
13 May 2010, 8:54 am
I am attending this event in person and have been looking forward to my first TED. [read post]
13 May 2010, 1:18 am
Excerpt from "Artist meets neuroscientist for forum debate" (La Jolla Light):The Bronowski Art & Science Forum begins its 12th year with a nonrehearsed, unscripted conversation between the contemporary artist Roman De Salvo and the renowned neuroscientist Dr. [read post]
12 May 2010, 11:17 am
If you are interested in neuroscience and are not following the blog Mind Hacks, I suggest you remedy that omission now.After you read the excerpt below, you will likely see why I have a feeling some of this "science" from University of Stellenbosch Business School would not meet Mind Hacks blogger Vaughan Bell's approval; click to watch talks from USB on neuroleadership (the video is in the Multimedia section) in which the discussion of male versus female brains is over the top. [read post]
12 May 2010, 10:42 am
News release from University of Guelph:The millennial generation expects to bypass the rungs on the corporate ladder and jump right to the top, according to new University of Guelph research.Prof. [read post]
12 May 2010, 10:06 am
A good little illustration of how differently we each can perceive the world. [read post]
12 May 2010, 10:00 am
In the last week or so, I have been involved in a project with a man described by the other person in the project as "mean" and "mean-spirited. [read post]
11 May 2010, 9:23 am
Excerpt:Reunion behavior tends to follow a predictable pattern. [read post]
9 May 2010, 5:50 pm
I am very excited for my talented friend Katherine. [read post]
9 May 2010, 3:24 pm
Click to watch some short video clips I took today of a very pretty setting.Note: Some related articles and posts: "The Cognitive Benefits of Interacting With Nature" (Psychological Science) [pdf] "Report on the Movement to Reconnect Children to the Natural World" (Children & Nature Network) [pdf] "Parks, Playgrounds and Active Living" (Active Living Research) "How the city hurts your brain ...And what you can do about it" (The Boston Globe) Squidoo on… [read post]
8 May 2010, 11:14 am
From the Web page [pdf]:More and more educators are using mindfulness meditation as a powerful tool for training their minds, cultivating self-awareness and fostering authentic communications. [read post]
8 May 2010, 10:06 am
The press release from University of California at San Diego:Words to the Wise: Experts Define WisdomSurvey identifies central, unifying characteristics – and how wisdom differs from other traitsMay 07, 2010By Scott LaFeeThese words would seem to describe at least some of the universal traits attributed to wisdom, each of them broadly recognized and valued. [read post]
8 May 2010, 7:56 am
In an article in the Winnipeg Free Press, I read that Brad Roberts, front man for a musical group I count among my all-time favorites, is now meditating, doing yoga, and chanting. [read post]
7 May 2010, 7:37 am
I am happy to report that my friend and colleague Dr. [read post]
6 May 2010, 1:24 pm
Click to watch "Freedom Behind Bars: Meditation in Prison. [read post]
6 May 2010, 9:47 am
The book The Mindful Child: How to Help Your Kid Manage Stress and Become Happier, Kinder, and More Compassionate written by Susan Kaiser Greenland is just out.She recently has added some videos to YouTube. [read post]
5 May 2010, 4:32 pm
Listen to it here.H/T: @vaughanbell. [read post]
5 May 2010, 2:59 pm
Excerpt:Here are 10 common fallacies and pitfalls that plague psychological testing and assessment.They are: mismatched validity; confirmation bias; confusing retrospective and prospective accuracy (switching conditional probabilities); unstandardizing standardized tests; ignoring the effects of low base rates; misinterpreting dual high base rates; perfect conditions fallacy; financial bias; ignoring the effects of audio-recording, video-recording, or the presence of third-party observers; and… [read post]
