Mind Over Matter - a podcast by Dr. Niki Saxena and Dr. Eileen Chan

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Here's an outline for episode 9: 
“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space lies our freedom and power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and freedom” – Victor Frankl 

• Mind Body Medicine
• Non-pharmacological way to improve concentration, help decrease pain, control discomfort, or ease anxiety
• Includes biofeedback, yoga, hypnosis and guided imagery
• Meditation vs. mindfulness 

Mindfulness: Paying attention with moment-to-moment awareness, On purpose, In a particular way, Without judgment

• Noticing what is happening right now --> focus more deeply, pay attention to your senses
• Science behind it 
• Clinical benefits
• Psychosocial benefits
• Really about emotional health and well being 
• Mindfulness: How do I start? 
• How much do I have to do? 
• What if I hate it?
• What are the ways I can do this? 
• Apps 
• How to boost the effects of mindfulness 
• Resources
  • Kabat-Zinn J. Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment—and Your Life. Boulder, CO: Sounds True, Inc.; 2016.
  • https://www.aap.org/en-us/professional-resources/Stress/Documents/private/Guided_mindfulness_handout_final.pdf
  • https://solutions.aap.org/DocumentLibrary/pcowebinars/Mind%20Body%20Therapies.pdf
  • https://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/aap-press-room/pages/Mindfulness-Training-in-Urban-Public-School-May-Help-Ease-Effects-of-Toxic-Stress.aspx
  • https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/Pages/Just-Breathe-The-Importance-of-Meditation-Breaks-for-Kids.aspx
  • https://www.developgoodhabits.com/best-mindfulness-apps/
  • https://blissfulkids.com/what-is-mindfulness-and-how-to-explain-it-to-kids/

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