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How Meditation Changes the Brain

By Shauna Shapiro | June 2014 | TRT 06:09

By Shauna Shapiro

By Shauna Shapiro

By Jon Kabat-Zinn

By Emiliana R. Simon-Thomas

By Paul Gilbert

By Rick Hanson

A new book from the GGSC

What if we didn't take good things for granted, and recognized all the kindness we receive from others? Learn how gratitude can lead to a better life—and a better world.

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Shauna Shapiro

Shauna Shapiro, Ph.D., is a professor, author, and internationally recognized expert in mindfulness and compassion. Dr. Shapiro has…

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