Meditation/Mind-Body Therapy
Mapping The Meditative Mind by David Vago
The Astral Hustle Podcast #136
Neuroscientist Dr David Vago talks with Cory Allen about studying the brain scans of meditators, how meditation changes different areas of the brain over time, and the evolutionary implications of increased human awareness.
David Vago on Contemplative Neuroscience
Chitheads Podcast #46
This episode discusses:
- The difference between McMindfulness and the Buddhist system of mindfulness
- The S-ART model (self-awareness, self-regulation,
self-transcendence) that David developed with his colleague
accounting for the systems and underlying mechanisms by which
mindfulness practices work to fundamentally improve the human
condition and decrease suffering
Mind Body Medicine -Emerging Science and Economics
Presenter: Darshan Mehta, MD, MPH
Dr. Darshan Mehta, Associate Education Director for the Osher Center and Medical Director for the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine recently gave a presentation as part of the Vermont University Laura Mann Integrative Health Lecture Series. His presentation explores the interface between the science and economics of mind body medicine.
Self-Transformation Through Mindfulness, Dr. David Vago on TEDx
How is the Self represented in the brain and how is it sculpted
through our everyday moment-to-moment perceptions, emotions, and
thoughts? Cognitive Neuroscientist, David Vago demonstrates that
a systematic form of mental training involving meditation and
mindful awareness has the potential to transform our self and our
mental habits in a positive way. Learn more about how every
moment is an opportunity to change our brain and strongly
influence our health & longevity at both conscious and
non-conscious levels.
Drs. Langevin and Wayne panel discussion “Minding the Gaps in Medical Research”
MIT Media Lab
Presenters: Helene Langevin, MD and Peter Wayne, PhD
A “side effect” of medical specialization and scientific reductionism is that our understanding of cross-system connections in human health and disease is remarkably limited. This affects the ability of medicine to care for the whole patient. Research at the Osher Center draws on systems biology frameworks from both modern science and non-conventional healing traditions to inform a more integrated model of health and health care.
The Alchemy of Empathy: Transforming Stress into Meaning at Work
Eve Ekman looks at the areas of meaning, empathy and burnout and how to manage stress in a work environment.
The Contractions of Labor and the Contractions of Life: Mindfulness Skills for Childbirth and Parenting
Nancy Bardacke, nurse-midwife, mindfulness teacher, and originator of the Mindfulness-Based Childbirth and Parenting program at UCSF has been assisting birthing families for more than four decades. She explores the benefits of mindfulness meditation for childbirth and parenting.
Zakim Center, Reiki Therapy
Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds, Osher Clinical Center
Colleagues from the Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies, at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute gave a very well received clinical presentation on Reiki Therapy.
Presenters: Patricia Arcari, PhD, RN, AHN-BC; Libby Barnett, MSW; Kathy Guimond, BSN, RN, CCRN; Bambi P. Mathay, LMT, NCTMB, RMT; Judith Frazier, RN, BA, M.Ed.
This is Your Brain on Meditation: How Meditation Impacts the Brain and Implications for Health
How does mindfulness and meditation improve health? Helen Weng, UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, explains that training our internal mental lives can have positive effects on our minds, health, and relationships.
Recorded as part of the series Integrative Medicine and Mindfulness: From the Monastery to Modern Medical Practice.
What Do We Really Know About Meditation and Health?
Does the science live up to the hype? Dr. Rck Hecht, the director of research at the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine looks at the effects of meditation on health and behavior.
Berklee College of Music, Integrative Health through Music Therapy
Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds, Osher Clinical Center
Presenter: Dr. Suzanne Hanser, Chair of the Music Therapy Department at Berklee College of Music. She is joined by discussant, Dr. Robert Saper, Founder and director of the Boston Medical Center Program for Integrative Medicine and Health Disparities.
Contextual Cognitive Behavioral Therapies for Depression and Mental Illness
Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds, Osher Clinical Center
Presenters: Abby Altman, PhD, Megan Oser, PhD, Meghan Searl, PhD, Sonia Matwin, PhD
Core Movement Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease
Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds, Osher Clinical Center
Presenters: Donald Levy, MD, Arthur Madore, LMT, Lewis Sudarsky, MD, Helene Langevin, MD
Genetics and the Placebo Effect: The Placebome
Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds, Osher Clinical Center
Presenter: Kathryn Hall, PhD, MPH
Bariatric Care and Integrative Therapies
Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds, Osher Clinical Center
Presenters: Paul Davidson, PhD, Kellene Isom, MS, RD, LDN, Ali Tavakkoli, MD, Katy Hartman, MS, RD, LDN
TEDMED – Kaptchuk on Placebo
What is the placebo effect? Watch this TEDMED 2014 talk (17 min) by Professor Ted Kaptchuk from Harvard Medical School as he shares findings from placebo research.
Presenter: Ted Kaptchuk
Benson-Henry Institute, Mind-Body Medicine for Crohn’s Disease
Integrative Medicine Grand Rounds, Osher Clinical Center
This clinical case was of a 27 year old man suffering from Crohn’s Disease. Mind-body medicine approaches were used to build resiliency for disease management.
Presenters: Darshan Mehta, Peg Baim and Joshua Korzenik
The Psychology of Meditative Thinking: Wellness in Integrative Medicine
Learn how mindfulness meditation-based interventions are impacting healthcare and society. James Mitchell discusses both the philosophical and practical aspects, as well as how to cultivate and move towards a psychology of meditative thinking. This presentation includes an experiential session and is designed for professionals, mindfulness-based enthusiasts or for those interested in mind/body training and healing
The Art and Science of Mind-Body Medicine
The wide array of mind-body therapies has been reported to positively influence physical health. Dr. Kevin Barrows is founder and director of mindfulness programs at the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Medicine, where he helps patients to cope with the stress of everyday life and the stress of illness. He explores the art and science of mind-body medicine.