Mind and Heart Research Lab

Dr. Alane Daugherty’s first installment in her blog with Psychology Today. Here she gives insight on calming intense emotions during those triggering situations that lead to emotional hijack of our mind/body complex.

Self-care is important as we approach the halfway mark of the semester and meditation is just the key. #meditationtuesday is underway. Remember to reserve your spot on our website so we can accommodate. Spots are filling up quick! #CPPeace #mindandheartlabcpp

You’re getting thirsty... very thirsty! Research has linked dehydration to mood and cognitive disturbances as well as memory dysfunction. Water recommendations vary per person but general guidelines recommend 11-16 cups a day. So get off to a hot start this semester and keep cool! Staying hydrated will keep you sharp physically and mentally.

Happy first day back Cal Poly Pomona Broncos! We’re excited to be at your service for yet another semester in conjunction with the Cal Poly Pomona College of Science and the department of kinesiology. Look out for our newly established fall scheduled TBA. REMINDER: our Tuesday Meditations with Peace Point Meditation will resume per usual at 12pm in our lab so please join us! Walk-ins are welcome or reserve your seat at mindandheartlab.com

Visakha Day 2019 with the Dhammakaya International #Mediation Center and Peace Point Meditation. Dr. Alane was honored as a guest speaker and filled everyone up with her beautiful words. What an incredible event promoting #peace and #healing for the entire world.

Ooooooom... Prioritize yourself amidst all the #stress of finals! None of the work will get done without that sweet #mind and body of yours being taken care of. Remember to show them #love. Pause, breathe, eat well and hydrate... #meditation #kinesiology #psychophysiology

May is mental health awareness month. Awareness starts with your own mental health. It takes courage to speak up but healing starts with vulnerability #breakthestigma

Balanced Bronco Day was so much fun! We hope everyone was able to get some help and ideas to prepare for the #stress of finals!

Heads up, the lab is closed for the day! You can catch us at Balanced Bronco Day though if you’d like to come by for an EmWave Pro assessment and get other info on stress management. #kinesiology #mindheartlabcpp

The pressures and #stress of studying for finals are right around the way... but there are ways to help manage all of the internal commotion. Come learn more at Balanced Bronco Day and take the reins on your stress experience so you can dive into your exams with confidence! #kinesiology #studentlife Cal Poly Pomona's Health & Wellness Services Cal Poly Pomona Cal Poly Pomona College of Science

#sendsilencepacking

Suicide is currently the 2nd leading cause of death among college students with rates of occurrence having tripled since the 1950’s amongst young adults. Suicide affects all people, including #CPP Broncos. Each backpack represents a life lost. Break the silence, stomp the stigma. It’s ok to hurt. THERE IS HELP. Life is worth it. You’re worth it. Cal Poly Pomona's Health & Wellness Services Active Minds at Cal Poly Pomona #sendsilencepacking

Coming soon, our friends at @peacepointmeditation will be hosting their monthly moonlight meditation. It’s such a wonderful experience to bask in meditation under the full moon light. Amplify your mind/body wellness and be sure to attend on 4/19. #mindfulness #meditation #kinesiology #psychophysiology

#MINDFULNESS: a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the #present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations. #Breathe deeply and melt into your natural state. Present moment awareness provides clarity and focus to can tackle whatever it is that’s right in front of you with #energy and enthusiasm. Let the past and future fall away to embrace the gift of eternity. Observe-Accept-Engage-Repeat. #pauseandlove #mindandheartlabcpp #zen