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Compassion fatigue? How mindfulness increases empathy and serenity in health professionals

Mar 21, 2014 | Uncategorized | 19 Comments

I come from a family of nurses – my sister, cousin, aunty and grandmother are all nurses. An ...
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27 minutes of mindfulness meditation a day changes brain structure

Feb 7, 2014 | Mind-Body,  Neuroplasticity | 20 Comments

I confess that I’m struggling with my new meditation practice. I've diagnosed myself with a severe case of monkey-mind. ...
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I’m starting today – meditation, mindfulness and mind-emptiness

Jan 17, 2014 | Mind-Body,  Neuroscience,  The Scientists Speak | 5 Comments

The Buddhist connection is one reason Mindfulness is so popular. Image from shutterstock.com It'll make you a better ...
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