Mindfulness and Engaged Creativity: A Best in Integrative Medicine

Caroline Peterson, a Board-Certified Art Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor, looks beyond the commodification of mindfulness and discusses the deep relationship between art therapy and mindfulness practice. Citing history, research, and evidence-based outcomes in areas like mindfulness-based art therapy (MBAT), she identifies the combination of the two approaches as a "powerful compass" that can lead to personal growth and understanding.

From Paris, a Big Kiss to Nixon and (Anthony) Kennedy

In the three years leading to the ongoing Paris climate negotiations, the world has witnessed a truly big pivot. Back in 2012, business as usual global warming pollution was set to heat the world up 8 degrees F by century’s end. Neither of the two biggest polluters, the US or China, had put serious policies in place to address the crisis. But now, if the commitments being made here in Paris are carried through, that 8 degree number will be cut to 6 degrees F.

What changed?

Spending Valuable Time on Financial Education

Research by the Money Advice Service maintains that adult habits around money can be formed as early as the age of seven. And in this fast evolving technical age, where the whole, traditional transaction of purchase is often unseen (just look at iTunes and Uber), Visa Europe believes that teaching young people money management is more essential than ever.

Republic Services & South Louisiana Community College

With a high demand for diesel mechanics throughout the country, Republic Services is investing in its future workforce by partnering with colleges and vocational schools, such as the South Louisiana Community College and the college’s Diesel-Powered Equipment Technology program, to provide internships and scholarship opportunities.

Trim Tab v.27 - The Equity Issue

Trim Tab Magazine is the International Living Future Institute's quarterly, online publication that is awash with provocative articles, interviews and news on the issues, designs, and people that are truly transforming the built environment.

This issue shares stories of heroes who are proving that we can choose to work toward communities that are inclusive and robust for every person.

Amgen Foundation Goes to the White House: STEM Learning Ecosystems Initiative

Recently, the VC STEM Regional Network was selected to be one of the 27 communities to pilot the national STEM Learning Ecosystems Initiative, which plans to utilize cross-sector collaboration to develop creative ways to increase the equity and quality of STEM learning outcomes for all.

Service Dog Supports Cedar Crest Middle School Student to Shine Onstage

For the first time at Cedar Crest Middle School, a service dog accompanied a student actor onstage. Guest blogger Gwen Wenger talks about her daughter Emma's experience in the school play and how service dog SSD Kindle helped make it possible.

Metlife Foundation Partners with Duke University to Identify New Ways to Help Low-to-Middle-Income Americans Better Manage Their Finances

MetLife Foundation and Duke University today announced that, with support from MetLife Foundation, Duke University is launching the CommonCents Lab (the “Lab”), an initiative that will apply behavioral economics to identify new ways to help millions of Americans improve their saving and spending habits.

Endangered Baby Turtles Led Safely Out to Sea

This fall, TransCanada employees in Mexico and 37 of their relatives came together to preserve lagoon and beach habitat before leading over 500 baby turtles – part of a critically endangered species – out to sea.

TMCF 27th Awards Gala: Developing Minds and Delivering Dreams By Empowering High-Achieving Students to Overcome Barriers

A truly inspiring event took place in Washington, D.C. a few weeks ago – the Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s 27th Annual Awards Gala, themed “Developing Minds... Delivering Dreams.”

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