Focus
We’re Hardwired to Doubt—And It’s a Good Thing
Doubt helps us avoid acting on every passing idea which can prevent us from participating in certain types of risk.
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Dr. Mitch Abblett is a clinical psychologist, author, consultant, and international speaker. Dr. Abblett's most recent publication is his book for parents, educators and helping professionals—Prizeworthy: How to Meaningfully Connect, Build Character, and Unlock the Potential of Every Child.
Mitch's podcast, The Prize of Possibility, includes conversations with thought leaders and influencers regarding parenting, child and family issues, education, behavior change, professional growth and career development, peak performance, and leadership.
A clinician in the Boston area for over 20 years, he brings a wealth of clinical, administrative and leadership experience from various settings (hospitals, outpatient clinics, residential facilities and therapeutic schools) to his practice and consulting. For 11 years he served as the Clinical Director of the Manville School at Judge Baker Children's Center in Boston—a Harvard Medical School-affiliated therapeutic school program for children and adolescents with emotional, behavioral, and learning difficulties. He has also served as the Executive Director of the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy. He lives with his wife and two young children in Newton, Massachusetts.
Anxiety
How to Be Mindful When You’re Anxious
In small doses, anxiety can put us in touch with what we need most. The problem arises when anxiety overwhelms and blocks us.
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Compassion
How to Let Go of Being Right
Our toughest talks are full of half-truths—not because we're serial liars, but because we're survivalists. Here's how to bring clarity and intention to your most important relationships.
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Kids and Teens
Connecting with Challenging Kids by Leaning in to Discomfort
Off-putting behavior can make us feel awkward—but it's a message, an unintentional way that children and teens telegraph their emotional pain. When we lean in to that pain, the results change the conversation.
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Compassion
Letting the Chips Fall: Control and Letting Go with Your Children
It's natural to have a game plan—maybe even a blueprint—for our children. But when things get tough, can you go loose? It might be the key to accepting everything from a fresh dent in the car door to larger issues that come up.
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Calm
Take a Mindful Selfie: Self-Compassion for the Modern Age
When close to three-quarters of us have smartphones, and at least a third of the pictures taken are selfies, here’s how to take a snapshot of self-directed kindness when times are tough.
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Anxiety
Why It’s Difficult to Meditate with Anxiety
For people whose anxiety boxes them in, a basic meditation practice isn't so straightforward.
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Compassion
Seeing Behind “Bad” Behavior
Kids struggling with chronic emotional and behavioral problems are sometimes labelled as "misbehaving" by parents and teachers alike. Here's how to speak to the child behind the behavior.
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Calm
Phone Addiction? Try this Practice—Phone in Hand
This mindfulness practice can help transform your relationship to your phone—the very thing that can sometimes pull us toward mindlessness.
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Calm
Mindful Parents Raise Less Stressed-Out Kids
A recent study finds that children of parents who report higher amounts of mindfulness tend to have lower rates of stress.
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