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Emma Seppälä, Ph.D.

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    Alternate Ways for Veterans to Overcome Trauma
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    Alternate Ways for Veterans to Overcome Trauma

     “I am not a victim” said a young Marine in our study. Recently returned from Afghanistan, he suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder. A man or woman with the courage to go to war does not easily embrace victimhood. Complementa…

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    Vulnerability, The Secret To Intimacy

    September 5, 2012

    While many are afraid of the vulnerability that comes with relationships, research suggests that vulnerability is actually the secret to intimacy.read more

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    10 Science-Based Reasons Why Compassion is Hot!

    July 19, 2012

    My latest blog on the Huffington post lists some key studies that demonstrate that compassion is not only healthy for us, it makes us happier, it increases our longevity, it spreads like wildfire, uplifts others, and even makes us more attractive! Ther…

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    The Power Impact of Introspection

    April 9, 2012

    The brain uses a fundamentally different circuit for paying attention to the internal world, and this could have important implications for stress and mental illness.What’s the difference between noticing the rapid beat of a popular song on the radio a…

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    Discovering the Secrets of Long-Term Love

    February 15, 2012

    During America’s most popular TV event, the Superbowl, one much-anticipated advertisement featuring supermodel Adriana Lima painted a pretty sad state of affairs with regards to love.In an ad for Kia cars, a married couple sleeps side by side and we ar…

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    Self-Compassion Outweighs Self-Esteem for Resilience & Empowerment

    July 13, 2011

    Do you ever find that you are hard on yourself? Recent research suggests that self-criticism can have deleterious effects whereas self-compassion is key to resilience and empowerment.For a more detailed account, see my recent article from Spirituality …

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    PLAY!! It’s good for you:)

    June 10, 2011

    It’s ironic that animals continue to play throughout their adult lives, yet we rational humans often don’t. Submerged in the responsibilities of life, the seriousness of world affairs, and the demands of work, we often forget to play at all. Yet both…

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    Service, it Does You SO good!

    November 15, 2010

     Ever wonder why you feel so good when you do something for someone else. Or why you feel uplifted when you witness someone helping another person? There’s now lots of research to tell you why.See my article in Spirituality & Health magazine&…

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    How Shifting the Body Can Change the Mind

    October 15, 2010

    In difficult or stressful times, it’s nearly impossible to will ourselves into a state of relaxation or happiness. If the mind itself is in a state of turmoil, how can it be the means by which we achieve peace? New research developed in the field of “e…

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    Yogic Breathing

    March 23, 2010

    Most of us take our breath for granted without realizing that it is an amazing tool for peace of mind and well-being.For more details, see my article in Spirituality & Health magazine March 2010.

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Yale School of Management
Stanford Center For Compassion And Altruism Research And Education.

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Yale School of Management
Stanford Center For Compassion And Altruism Research And Education.

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  • Feeling Anxious? Breathing Is Most Helpful, New Yale/Harvard Studies Show

    July 30, 2020
  • Most of Us are Managing Our Emotions the Wrong Way. Here’s What To Do Instead.

    March 30, 2020
  • Social Connection Boosts Health. Even When You’re Isolated.

    March 23, 2020
  • Four Ways to Calm Your Mind in Stressful Times

    March 10, 2020
  • 18 Science-Based Reasons to Try Loving-Kindness Meditation Today!

    October 28, 2014
  • Benefits of Meditation: 10 Science-Based Reasons To Start Meditating Today INFOGRAPHIC

    October 17, 2013
  • Benefits of Breathing: The Scientific Benefits of Breathing INFOGRAPHIC

    February 7, 2014

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