Mindfulness Training for Stress Reduction
Mindfulness Training for Stress Reduction Whether we struggle with mental health, physical health, or stress in our everyday lives, we often find that we get “caught up” in our struggles and have a difficult time focusing our time or energy elsewhere. We may even try to ignore these stressors, only to feel even more frustrated […]
Mindfulness – The Secret To Being Happier Throughout Your Day
Most people go through their lives in reaction-mode. They respond to something that happens in their environment – a conversation, a changing traffic light, the boss calling a meeting – but they often aren’t truly aware of the world around them. They can be so focused on the distractions of life that they aren’t actually experiencing life.
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Children and the Benefits of Mindfulness Training
These days, children often have stressors that come at them from all directions. Schools are sending more homework and projects home with children, kids are busy after school with extra-curricular sports and activities, and there are video games, social media, and cell phones all competing for their attention. In addition, they may have to deal with being picked on at school or may be coping with the pressures of divorcing parents or the arrival of a new sibling in the home. With all that kids have to contend with, it’s no wonder that children who engage in mindfulness exercises tend to be happier kids who are more able to self-regulate and calm themselves during periods of stress.
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction for Overcoming Chronic Anxiety
Imagine if you could understand how to control stress and wipe it away when it rears its ugly head. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction can help you do just that.
Mindfulness Therapy Can Help With Anxiety Disorders
There are several possible treatments for anxiety disorder, but one that is gaining popularity is the concept of mindfulness therapy. Mindfulness, with its roots in Buddhist philosophy, encourages a complete commitment to the present moment.
Fenton G. LeBon, MD, MBA
Primary Psychiatrist Book Now Already a patient? Sign in. Fenton G. LeBon, MD, MBA Dr. Fenton LeBon grew up in a small fishing village in Maine. After earning his undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, he received his medical degree from the Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. He then […]
Dr. Peter Gold, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist (FL PY 7322) Book Now Already a patient? Sign in. Peter A. Gold, Psy.D. Dr. Peter Gold, Psy.D. is a University of Florida Alumni and has been a full-time College of Medicine Clinical Faculty member in the Department of Psychiatry since 2008. While in the UF COM Medical Psychology division, Dr. Gold has […]
Is Exercise A Viable Treatment For Depression?
Exercise has long been viewed as being beneficial for physical health, but in recent years there has been increasing interest in using it as an effective, natural treatment option for mental health issues like depression. I have noticed that many people who seek treatment in our clinic aren’t aware that exercise can improve their mental […]
Dianna Kalpakian, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist Book Now Already a patient? Sign in. Dianna Kalpakian, Ph.D. Dr. Kalpakian is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in the treatment of children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. Dr. Kalpakian is an expert in providing therapy to children with chronic medical conditions who experience difficulties related to adjustment to illness, coping, and […]