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Consciousness, Epigenetics, Epigenome, Holistic Health, Mental Health, Mind, Mind-Body Connection, New Thinking Allowed, Well Being, Wellness, Wholism
Mental Health, Consciousness, and the Body
Our mental health can being challenged in many ways, especially currently. What happens to our mind can impact our body and vice versa. They are inextricably connected – they are one. Thomas Verny, MD, DPsych, gives simple and effective ways to stay well and balanced. He is an inspiration as he is still working and enjoying life, well into his 80’s. Thomas Verny, MD, DPsych, is a psychiatrist who founded the Association for Pre- and Perinatal Psychology and Health and served as its president for eight years. He is associate editor of the Journal of Pre- and Perinatal Psychology and Health and is author of Inside Groups: A Practical Guide…
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Stress Resilience and Wellbeing
Jen Willoughby Vogtmann, OTD, OTR/L was interviewed about “Stress Resilience and Wellbeing” on the Healing Connections Podcast episode 54 on 1/12/22. Jen Willoughby Vogtmann, OTD, OTR/L shares findings from her recent research study that was co-authored with Ingrid Provident, EdD, OTR/L, FAOTA, “Building Stress Resilience and Wellbeing: Introducing Mindfulness Training to Reduce Stress in Entry-Level Occupational Therapy Students.” This study was statistically significant with helping participants (OT students) lower their perceived stress levels. Occupational Therapy students were able to feel more calm, engage more mindfully in every day activities, and be able to respond vs. react in situations. Students requested that meditations accompany the beginning of each class. She hopes…
