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Core Ideas: Mindfulness in the context of interaction

Our definition of mindfulness parallels Dan Siegel's definition of the mind as an embodied and relational process that regulates energy and information flow. The following articles articulate different aspects of this approach to mindfulness in the context of interaction.

innate mindfulness

Innate mindfulness & proactive mindfulness

mindful listening

Listening: It depends on the context

orienting

It takes a mindful pause to orient to the present moment

self-regulation

Mindful vs Mindless: Mindful engagement & self-regulation

interactive mindfulness

Relational mindfulness & organic co-regulation

neuroscience-mindfulness-polyvagal

The neuroscience of relational mindfulness: The Polyvagal Theory

felt sense

Felt sense: A mindful inner exploration of bodyfulness

contemplative thinking

Contemplative thinking: Action-oriented contemplation


mindful vs mindless

Mindful vs Mindless