Mind Body Medicine

The Courage of Surrender

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 16:54:48 -0400

Spiritual growth and development comes from attaining inner peace. Caroline Myss, PhD explains how the meaningful and important events in our life are often out of our control. Finding spiritual meaning allows us to grow and heal. Patients can increase spiritual health if they can learn to accept the changes in life

Finding Wisdom Wherever You Go

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 16:51:41 -0400

Finding Wisdom Wherever You Go:

Integrating spirituality into medicinal practice, is important for healing and treating patients. Spiritual growth and development can have amazing effects on the mind, body and spirit. NICABM presents the Spirituality in Healing webinar series. Harold Koenig, Gina Ogden, Thomas Moore and Bernie Siegel are the featured experts who share their insight into finding a spiritual connection. Spiritual bonds help cultivate inner peace, and provide the platform for healing.

An Eye-Opening Look at the Power of Prayer

Mon, 20 Aug 2012 16:38:47 -0400

An Eye-Opening Look at the Power of Prayer:

Larry Dossey, MD explains how prayer can be a valuable spiritual healing tool for mind body medicine practitioners. Listen as Larry shares the research he has found on distance healing and the mind body connection. Spiritual growth and development is important for health and growth.

An Infant’s Eyes – More from Rachel Remen, MD

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:13:52 -0400

An Infant’s Eyes – More from Rachel Remen, MD:

We got so many comments on Rachel’s story about how a newborn deeply affected a physician that we wanted to share it again with you.

It’s a powerful reminder to keep your eyes open – you might be surprised by what you see.

Releasing Negativity – Why It’s Essential for Healing

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:12:25 -0400

Releasing Negativity – Why It’s Essential for Healing:

We know that grief can affect our emotional health – but did you know that it may also have profound physical effects?

A recent study led by Murray Mittleman, MD, at the Harvard School of Public Health found that the risk of heart attack may increase dramatically after the loss of a loved one.

The day after the death of someone close to them, patients who had already survived one heart attack were 2100% more likely to have a second heart attack than those who had not experienced this loss.

Does Spirituality Belong in Therapy?

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:10:58 -0400

Does Spirituality Belong in Therapy?:

Some therapists are hesitant to include spirituality in their practice.

But if it can calm worries and lower stress, wouldn’t we want to integrate it into practice?

Psychologist David Rosmarin, PhD headed up a research team at Harvard-affiliated McLean Hospital to study how spirituality and belief impact worry and doubt.

Does God Affect Our Brain?

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:09:47 -0400

Does God Affect Our Brain?:

Neurotheology: Does God Affect Our Brain. Scientific neurotheology studies have found that spirituality can impact the way we think.

No Expertise Required – A Spiritual Practice for the Practitioner

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 15:36:50 -0400

No Expertise Required – A Spiritual Practice for the Practitioner:

Rachel Remen, MD shares how we can use “generous listening” to deepen our connection with patients with this simple, yet profound technique. Attend the Rachel Remen webinar.

After the Crash – Gratitude and a Gift

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 15:34:09 -0400

After the Crash – Gratitude and a Gift:

Joan Borysenko shares her wisdom about the place of “no longer and not yet.” This liminal state is key for transformation. As Joan Borysenko says,”it’s an invitation for transformation.”

Aspects of Spirituality May Help to Heal Chronic Illness

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 15:31:29 -0400

Aspects of Spirituality May Help to Heal Chronic Illness:

Spirituality and health are more closely related than most think. This scientific study shows the specific aspects of spirituality and health that are correlated.

Spirituality and Self-Control

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 15:28:45 -0400

Spirituality and Self-Control:

Wouldn’t it be nice if there was an easy way to have more self-control? Spirituality may provide a way to develop stronger self-control.

Forgiveness Is One Key to Unlocking Mental and Physical Wellbeing

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 15:25:53 -0400

Forgiveness Is One Key to Unlocking Mental and Physical Wellbeing:

Learn how forgiveness can improve our physical, mental and spiritual well-being, as well as heal unresolved conflicts. Watch this video with Joan Borysenko, PhD.

Why Spirituality is Too Important to Ignore

Mon, 23 Jul 2012 15:23:10 -0400

Why Spirituality is Too Important to Ignore:

Spirituality plays an important role in our lives. It can also be a vehicle to faster healing. We surveyed thousands of people to understand what it is they want to learn about spirituality and created a series to answer these questions. Featuring the top spiritual teachers from around the world, NICABM’s Spirituality in Healing webinar series will help you understand the power of spiritual healing.

Can Spirituality Improve Outcomes for Traumatic Brain Injury Patients?

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 11:24:26 -0400

Can Spirituality Improve Outcomes for Traumatic Brain Injury Patients?:

Can Spirituality Improve Outcomes for Traumatic Brain Injury Patients? Spirituality can help people heal in a number of ways. But does it have any effect on traumatic brain injury? A recent study by Brigid Waldron-Perrine, PhD at Wayne State University has found that it just might.

How You Are Changing the World

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 10:10:42 -0400

How You Are Changing the World:

The 2012 Trauma Therapy Series proved to be incredibly successful. Almost 8,000 practitioners from around the world joined in to learn about trauma therapy.

Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Female Rape Victims

Tue, 03 Jul 2012 10:07:37 -0400

Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in Female Rape Victims:

What happens when someone experiences trauma over a long period of time?
Female rape victims who were re-traumatized over time are more likely to develop what is called Complex PTSD.
Judith Herman, MD has found effective ways to treat Complex PTSD, showing it is never too late to heal.

We've known for years that the mind and body can have a profound effect on each other, but we are still discovering new ways that this relationship works. We're now seeing how our nervous system makes adjustments in the body in response to stress. Listen

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 17:37:11 -0400

We've known for years that the mind and body can have a profound effect on each other, but we are still discovering new ways that this relationship works. We're now seeing how our nervous system makes adjustments in the body in response to stress. Listen

The Polyvagal Theory in Action – How Heart Rate Figures into Trauma Treatments

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 17:36:41 -0400

The Polyvagal Theory in Action – How Heart Rate Figures into Trauma Treatments:

We’ve known for years that the mind and body can have a profound effect on each other, but we are still discovering new ways that this relationship works. We’re now seeing how our nervous system makes adjustments in the body in response to stress. Listen in as Dr. Stephen Porges explains how our heart rate can act as a window into understanding our internal balance.

Abusive relationships can do more harm than we think. Other than psychological trauma, partner abuse can lead to the shortening of telomeres, protective caps on our chromosomes that help determine our "biological age."

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 17:28:37 -0400

Abusive relationships can do more harm than we think. Other than psychological trauma, partner abuse can lead to the shortening of telomeres, protective caps on our chromosomes that help determine our "biological age."

Women in Abusive Relationships: Their Telomeres Tell the Story

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 17:28:28 -0400

Women in Abusive Relationships: Their Telomeres Tell the Story: