Category Archives: Mindfulness

Mindfulness – The Basics and Beyond 3-hour teletraining

Posted on March 20, 2013

Speaker:  Debra Burdick, LCSWR, BCN Date:  Thursdays, March 28, April 11, and April 18, 2013 Time: 9:00 – 10:00 PM EST (6PM PST, 8PM CST) Price:  Regular $97.   Early Bird Price of $47 expires midnight March 21st I just announced my intensive three-week mindfulness telesetraining, Mindfulness – the Basics and Beyond.   Info and Sign up(read more)

ADHD: Can Mindfulness Help?

Posted on March 20, 2013

Can mindfulness help ADHD? Lidia Zylowska, MD of UCLA says ‘yes’.  She and her colleagues conducted a feasibility study on mindfulness for teens and adults with ADHD.  A majority of the participants reported decreased ADHD symptoms as well as less stress, anxiety, and depression.  Cognitive testing showed improvements in attention, memory, and reasoning.   What person(read more)

Basics of Everyday Mindfulness – Free Teleseminar

Posted on March 7, 2013

Speaker:  Debra Burdick, LCSWR, BCN Date:  Thursday, March 14, 2013 Time:  9:00 – 10:30 PM EST (6PM PST, 8PM CST) Live and Recorded On this free teleseminar you will learn:  What Mindfulness is  The personal benefits of practicing mindfulness  Four basic mindfulness skills  How to incorporate mindfulness into your day  Common obstacles to success and(read more)

10 Common Mistakes that Cause Mindfulness Practice to Fail

Posted on February 21, 2013

There are many reasons why you might feel like your efforts to incorporate mindfulness into your life haven’t worked for you.  Here are some common mistakes that interfere with successful mindfulness practice followed by effective ways to avoid and overcome these obstacles. a. I don’t have time.  People are busy these days.  And, at first,(read more)

Want to Create Your Best Year Yet? Follow These 5 Steps to Create the Life You Love.

Posted on January 15, 2013

Do you wish that last year went better for you? Do you struggle sometimes to figure out exactly what you really want?  What would a really great year look like?  Would you feel happy, healthy, less stressed, more successful, more productive, more in touch with your intuition?  Perhaps you would connect better with your loved(read more)

How to Be Present During the Holidays. Six Simple Steps to Decrease Stress and Enjoy Every Moment

Posted on December 20, 2012

How present are you during this time of year?  Are you so busy that you lose touch with the meaning of the season?  Are you too stressed out to really enjoy time with your family?  Do you struggle to remember what it’s all about?  Is it difficult to stay focused on the joy and hope(read more)

Five Simple Steps for Improving Concentration

Posted on November 15, 2012

Being able to pay attention improves all aspects of our lives including memory, learning, relationships, stress levels, and overall mental and physical health. People have trouble concentrating for a variety of reasons.  Poor concentration is a hallmark of ADHD and is a symptom of depression, anxiety, and poor sleep.  Feeling stressed and time pressured can(read more)