Mindfulness

UBC professor’s new workbook offers tools for a better sex life

When UBC psychologist and sex researcher Dr. Lori Brotto published her first book, Better Sex Through Mindfulness, she upended convention by revealing how mindfulness can be used to treat sexual difficulties in women, such as lack of desire, pain and trauma.

Oct 18, 2022

Study says basic mindfulness can be key to solving workplace conflict

Study says basic mindfulness can be key to solving workplace conflict

Workplaces are fraught with conflict — but according to a new study from the UBC Sauder School of Business, there’s an effective way to help manage conflict on the job: mindfulness.

Sep 9, 2020

Quality and satisfying sexual encounters really rely on mindfulness, says Lori Brotto, a UBC psychologist and sex researcher.

Concentrate and be nice to yourself for better sex

For women, the answer to the loss of sexual desire does not lie in prescription pills but in the practice of mindfulness, says Lori Brotto, a UBC psychologist and sex researcher.

Apr 23, 2018

Why everyone loses at the workplace blame game

Why everyone loses at the workplace blame game

A new UBC Sauder School of Business study finds the demoralizing effects of what researchers call “swift blame” not only hurts employees, but also the bottom line.

Jun 26, 2017

Engineer yogi releases breath device

Engineer yogi releases breath device

For Cindy Gu, a mechanical engineer and certified yoga teacher who graduates from UBC at the end of this month, mindfulness was key to coping with campus life.

May 25, 2016

Mindfulness-based program in schools making a positive impact: UBC study

Mindfulness-based program in schools making a positive impact: UBC study

A social and emotional learning program started by Goldie Hawn to help school children improve their learning abilities, be more caring, and less stressed is now backed by new scientific evidence.

Jan 26, 2015