Specialization, Alcohol, other drugs and behavioral addictions; mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) for veterans and people affected by trauma and violence; mindfulness as primary prevention in education setting for self-regulation and health; mindfulness practices and self-regulation, PTSD, trauma, anxiety and addictions; neurobiology of addiction; evidence based U.S. and international drug policies; public health perspectives of drug […]
The Worlds Toughest Rehab
https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/exqnzk/thailands-monastic-rehab-tham-krabok-528
Same same but different
Same, Same…but different One thing I have learned through my experiences traveling and working around the world is that people are more alike than they are different. Moreover we embody our expressions of joy in similar ways. Anyone who has ever visited Thailand has likely heard the phrase […]
Gudauri Mountain Georgia
Paragliding off of Gudauri Mountain
Grape Harvest & Wine Making in Kakheti
In late September I had the wonderful opportunity to participate in a family fall white grape harvest and traditional Georgian wine making process. The experience was joyful and unforgettable. Here are some pictures and video from my experience in the community.
Republic of Georgia
I have the honor of teaching and conducting research in the Republic of Georgia as a Fulbright Scholar for the 2015 – 2016 academic year. In addition to teaching courses on Drug Prevention at Ilia State University in Tbilisi I am conducting seminars and trainings on the use of mindfulness-based practices for traumatic stress and […]