The Gratitude Effect: A 3-Minute Practice for Stronger Relationships

The Gratitude Effect: A 3-Minute Practice for Stronger Relationships

By: Sandy Connors Many relationships deteriorate not from major conflicts but from ’emotional neglect’—the gradual fading of appreciation that creates a downward cycle of disconnection. Research shows expressing gratitude activates brain regions associated with bonding and rewires neural pathways to connect partners with positive emotions. Learn about how this simple 3-minute daily practice of expressing […]

Navigating Communication with Alzheimer’s Patients: Addressing the Limitations of Mindfulness

Navigating Communication with Alzheimer’s Patients: Addressing the Limitations of Mindfulness

Originally published on willsandestates.nyc. Alzheimer’s disease poses numerous challenges for both patients and their families, including changes in cognitive function and communication abilities. Among the various aspects affected by this progressive neurological condition is the capacity for mindfulness – the ability to be present and aware of one’s thoughts, feelings, and surroundings. While mindfulness practices […]