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Request for Papers: Mindfulness-Based Interventions for the Treatment of Pain

We are soliciting submissions for a special issue of the Journal of Pain Management  addressing mindfulness-based interventions for the treatment of pain.  

Why Should Leaders Care About Managing Their Minds?

Jeremy Hunter, Assistant Professor of Practice at the Peter F. Drucker School of Management, gives a talk at U.Va. on February 20th.

Contemplative Approaches to Classrooms with Rhonda Magee

Professor of law and author of "Educating Lawyers to Meditate," Rhonda Magee gives a talk on contemplative classrooms that work for all.

Patricia "Tish" Jennings Hired in School of Education and Human Development

Patricia (Tish) Jennings, Associate Professor of Elementary Education, and an expert in mindfulness and teaching, has come to the School of Education and Human Development from Pennsylvania State University. Here, she will integrate her work in the areas of contemplative classroom approaches into our teacher preparation program, as well as serve as the school's representative to UVA's Contemplative Sciences Center.

Oct 15 Afternoon Meditation with Deepak Chopra & Arianna Huffington

On Tuesday October 15, 2013 from 2:30-3:00pm, the University of Virginia will host Dr. Deepak Chopra and Ms. Arianna Huffington on Grounds for an Afternoon Meditation on The Lawn.

UVA TO LAUNCH CONTEMPLATIVE SCIENCES CENTER

Can meditation, yoga or mindfulness training help nurses and teachers be more effective and resilient in stressful situations?