The Center for Mind-Body Medicine

The Center for Mind-Body Medicine We help communities around the world develop the tools they need to heal population-wide trauma.

Our work with incarcerated individuals in Indiana has been published in Healthcare, a peer-reviewed journal.The study ev...
04/17/2026

Our work with incarcerated individuals in Indiana has been published in Healthcare, a peer-reviewed journal.

The study evaluated our Mind-Body Medicine Training Program with 38 incarcerated men and women. Participants learned techniques like soft-belly breathing, meditation, guided imagery, and mindful eating to address their own trauma and stress. Then they learned how to teach these skills to their peers.

The results were remarkable. Participants showed significant improvements in resilience, depression, anxiety, stress, coping ability, optimism, and sense of purpose in life. All of these improvements were maintained at a 6-month follow-up.

But here's what the paper can't fully capture: the incarcerated individuals now leading Mind-Body Skills Groups are doing extraordinary work. Some of our most experienced faculty, including our Founder and CEO James S. Gordon, MD, have observed their facilitation firsthand and noted that many demonstrate skills comparable to trained professionals, despite some not having completed high school.

Demand to participate in their groups continues to grow. This is what's possible when we invest in training people to heal themselves and their communities.

Read the full study at the link https://bit.ly/4vfct5O

Last chance to register for our April Professional Training Program.Join us April 23-24 & 27-28 for this transformationa...
04/15/2026

Last chance to register for our April Professional Training Program.

Join us April 23-24 & 27-28 for this transformational, four-day training in mind-body medicine. You'll learn evidence-based techniques for self-care and mutual support, experience our signature Mind-Body Skills Groups, and take the first step toward Certification. Led by James S. Gordon, MD and Lynda Richtsmeier Cyr, PhD, LP.

Don't miss this opportunity. Register today at the link --> https://bit.ly/4sguYUS

A recent report found that of 45 states and territories surveyed, only 5% of public health leaders said they feel "very ...
04/14/2026

A recent report found that of 45 states and territories surveyed, only 5% of public health leaders said they feel "very prepared" to handle the health impacts of extreme weather. Within these stats, mental health is one of the least measured and supported consequences of these natural disasters.

At CMBM, we've been working to close that gap for more than three decades.

In her latest piece for our blog, our COO Randi Mitev reflects on the invisible wounds left behind by wildfires, floods, and hurricanes, and makes a powerful case for why psychological recovery and emotional resilience should stand alongside physical rebuilding.

Link to read more - http://bit.ly/4ctVwvV

Professionals in schools, healthcare, and social services are on the frontlines of a growing youth mental health crisis....
04/13/2026

Professionals in schools, healthcare, and social services are on the frontlines of a growing youth mental health crisis. Many children and teens are navigating trauma, stress, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation and they need informed, compassionate support.

The Center for Mind-Body Medicine’s Children & Teen’s Intensive is a standalone, comprehensive program built for professionals and caregivers who work with young people at any stage of development.

This highly experiential program equips participants to apply mind-body medicine skills in age-appropriate, developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed ways.

Participants will gain:

• A trauma-informed lens on child and adolescent development
• Practical, evidence-based mind-body tools
• Science-backed strategies for emotional regulation
• Post-training coaching to support real world applications

Contact partnerships@cmbm.org to coordinate team training.

We were honored to host Rebecca Deng for a Lunch & Learn with our staff.For most of us, it is hard to imagine a reality ...
04/10/2026

We were honored to host Rebecca Deng for a Lunch & Learn with our staff.

For most of us, it is hard to imagine a reality where an idyllic childhood is suddenly and violently upended by war and the death and destruction it brings. Recent CMBM PTP and ATP graduate Rebecca Deng was a happy five-year-old in the mid-80s in her village in what is now South Sudan, when a brutal civil war broke out.

She shared her amazing journey of resilience and survival as an orphan and refugee, before fate and determination gave her the opportunity to become a published author and a respected advocate for immigrant and refugee rights.

When she first learned of CMBM, she recognized the seamless alignment between her efforts and our model and she embarked on her own journey, participating in CMBM’s training program. Now more than ever, her poignant story and her commitment to the work of CMBM are a testament to the power of trauma healing work and the importance of bringing it everywhere it's needed.

Her book "What They Meant for Evil" is available online and in bookstores everywhere.

Photo: Andrew Leone, Randi Mitev, Rebecca Deng, Paulina Colina

You're not just learning techniques. You're joining a movement.When you register for our Professional Training Program, ...
04/08/2026

You're not just learning techniques. You're joining a movement.

When you register for our Professional Training Program, you become part of a global network of more than 7,000 professionals bringing mind-body medicine to their communities. You'll learn practical, evidence-based skills you can use immediately in your work with students, patients, clients, and colleagues.

Our next PTP takes place April 23-24 & 27-28, led by James S. Gordon, MD and Lynda Richtsmeier Cyr, PhD, LP. Four days. Virtual. Transformational.

Register today through the link https://bit.ly/4sguYUS

We're returning to Ukraine. And we need your help.When funding cuts forced us to pause in February 2025, we stayed conne...
04/07/2026

We're returning to Ukraine. And we need your help.

When funding cuts forced us to pause in February 2025, we stayed connected to our Ukrainian trainees. Despite ongoing trauma and no financial support, they continued using what they learned, creating powerful opportunities for healing in the midst of war.
Now, thanks to a generous new partner and a matching grant from the Gordon and Llura Gund Foundation, we're preparing to return.

In a few weeks, our dedicated team of clinical and program staff will partner with Save Ukraine—the largest humanitarian organization dedicated to rescuing abducted Ukrainian children—to train frontline staff serving children and internally displaced families.

This moment is critical. While global attention has shifted, the need has not.
To deliver the full program, we still need your support. Your gift will directly help bring hope, healing, and resilience to Ukrainian children and their families.

Donate today → https://bit.ly/4durQRt

This National Public Health Week, we’re shining a light on something that often goes unspoken: mental health is public h...
04/06/2026

This National Public Health Week, we’re shining a light on something that often goes unspoken: mental health is public health.

Trauma and chronic stress don’t just affect individuals, they shape entire communities. We can make a significant impact in community healing when we address them with practical, evidence-based mind-body skills that create ripple effects that reach far beyond a single person.

That’s why we partner with healthcare systems, schools, and community organizations to bring mind-body medicine into real-world settings. Through accessible, group-based, and non-stigmatizing training programs, we equip people at all levels within these organizations with skills to manage their stress and support healing for themselves and those they work with.

CMBM’s therapeutic approach helps communities build resilience from the inside out.
Because when people heal, communities thrive.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first 35th Anniversary webinar with our Founder and CEO, James S. Gordon, MD...
03/26/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first 35th Anniversary webinar with our Founder and CEO, James S. Gordon, MD. Over 140 participants from around the world learned practical techniques to regulate emotions and restore balance during turbulent times.
From soft-belly breathing to shaking and dancing, Dr. Gordon guided us through powerful mind-body skills you can use immediately in your practice and your life. The testimonials during the session reminded us why this work matters: these tools are accessible, free, and transformative.

Missed it? Watch the full recording on our YouTube channel or at the link: https://bit.ly/4v1oAn1

There's still time to register for our April Professional Training Program!Join us April 23-24 & 27-28 for this 4-day, v...
03/26/2026

There's still time to register for our April Professional Training Program!

Join us April 23-24 & 27-28 for this 4-day, virtual training led by James S. Gordon, MD and Lynda Richtsmeier Cyr, PhD, LP. You'll learn evidence-based mind-body techniques and experience our signature Mind-Body Skills Groups, the first step toward Certification in Mind-Body Medicine.

Register today through the link in bio.

Join us for our free Open Practice session on March 17th at 1:00 PM ET.CMBM Faculty Erin Dixon will guide you through au...
03/13/2026

Join us for our free Open Practice session on March 17th at 1:00 PM ET.

CMBM Faculty Erin Dixon will guide you through autogenics, exploring the cooling nature of the body by linking yogic teachings with the biological foundations of mind-body medicine. This session will ground mind-body skills back to their root practices, connecting us to the land and sky. These one-hour sessions take place on the third Monday of every month and are open to everyone.

Register through the link in bio!

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Why register for a Professional Training Program (PTP) in Mind-Body Medicine?This transformational training gives you pr...
03/12/2026

Why register for a Professional Training Program (PTP) in Mind-Body Medicine?

This transformational training gives you practical, evidence-based techniques for self-care and mutual support that you can use in your practice and share with those you serve. You'll experience our signature Mind-Body Skills Groups and learn tools to reduce stress, enhance self-awareness, and mobilize your imagination and intuition.

Plus, you'll join a global network of more than 7,000 professionals who are bringing mind-body medicine to their communities.

Register today for our next PTP April 23-24 & 27-28 and take the first step in your mind-body medicine journey. Link in bio.

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