An estimated 6.4 million American children ages 4-17 have been diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). The first line treatment for ADHD is often medication, which comes with a whole host of serious side effects, including sleep problems, decreased appetite, weight loss, irritability and even psychosis. Fortunately, there are a variety of other non-medication [...]
"The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it." - Thich Nhat Hanh The Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy Group Seminar that we started at Free Range Psychiatry several weeks ago has been so much fun and I am continually inspired by all of the amazing group members. [...]
“Each morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.” - Buddha What if a simple shift in perspective moment by moment – especially in those moments that are tough or frightening, or discouraging – could make all the difference? What if it could give your life back to you, in [...]
"Be happy in the moment, that's enough. Each moment is all we need, not more." - Mother Teresa As I ran along my daily running path a few days ago, I happened upon the sighting (common in my neck of the woods) of what I think was a great blue heron (ornithologists feel free to [...]
"The little things? The little moments? They aren't little." ― Jon Kabat-Zinn During my morning runs I always make point of attempting to be "present" and "mindful" as much as I can. Today, as I was running by a bench that I have passed hundreds of times before, I noticed the most beautiful fungus growing. It [...]
Today I "paused" for my "mindful moment" as I crossed a bridge during my daily run with my baby, two energetic doggies and husband. I listened to the sounds of the water flowing down the river and cars passing by on the nearby road. I smelled the sweet smell of freshly cut grass. I saw [...]
Most of my patients already know that I am huge proponent of daily meditation. I do my best to try and meditate for at least 5 minutes every day (although I am quite guilty of missing this goal many times!) The list of mental and physical health benefits of meditation is quite long, but includes: [...]
I do a lot of work in mindfulness with my patients and am a huge believer in its curative powers! I do my best to find as many mindful moments as I can throughout my day. As today was a snow day (and work from home day), I had the opportunity to find a great [...]
