MindOwl

Meditation Training

Author : Filipe Bastos

MindOwl Founder - My own struggles in life have led me to this path of understanding the human condition. I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy before completing a master’s degree in psychology at Regent’s University London.  I then completed a postgraduate diploma in philosophical counselling before being trained in ACT (Acceptance and commitment therapy). I've spent the last eight years studying the encounter of meditative practices with modern psychology.

Why Doing Everything Yourself Can Hurt Business Growth

Image credit: Unsplash Solo operations place a hidden demand on your attention. Alongside setting priorities and serving customers, you may be approving invoices, troubleshooting software and answering routine messages. Each task can seem manageable on its own, yet switching between them consumes mental energy and leaves less capacity for judgement, creativity and long-term planning. Protecting […]

How Biologic Drug Side Effects Can Lead to Serious Injury Claims

St. Louis patients receiving biologic therapy may rely on dermatologists, allergists, pulmonologists, and hospital specialists over the course of treatment. When a serious new condition appears, the medical history can become difficult to follow because each provider may hold one part of the broader picture. That complexity can shape whether a drug injury claim deserves […]

What It Actually Means to Practice Social Work at the Level of Systems Rather Than Individuals

Social work is often pictured as one-on-one client work. Counseling, case management, and direct support come to mind first for most people. A significant portion of the profession’s impact happens at a level most people never see. That level is the level of systems, working to change organizations, policies, and communities rather than individuals. Practicing […]

How Speech-Language Pathologists and Occupational Therapists Address Different Functional Needs

Speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists are frequently confused with one another. Both professionals may work with the same patient populations, from children with developmental delays to adults recovering from stroke. That overlap in patient population makes the two roles feel interchangeable, but they are not. Speech-language pathologists focus on communication and swallowing, while occupational therapists […]

How to choose the right alcohol and drug rehab program for recovery

Finding the right rehab program is crucial for those seeking help with substance abuse and addiction recovery. With options ranging from residential to outpatient care, it’s important to select a treatment path that can address both individual needs and daily responsibilities. Understanding what sets different addiction treatment programs apart helps people make informed decisions about […]

The Addiction Nobody at Work Sees: How People Build Their Entire Day Around Hiding Substance Use

Substance use problems at work do not always look like missed shifts, obvious intoxication or declining performance. Some people become exceptionally good at protecting their professional lives. They know when they can drink, when they need to stop and how much time they need before a morning meeting. They schedule appointments strategically, invent explanations for […]

What Should Mental Health Practices Prioritize When Choosing an EHR?

Mental health practices handle detailed clinical notes, medication records, assessments, and long-term treatment plans every day. Disconnected workflows and lengthy documentation can reduce the time available for patient interaction and increase administrative pressure. A suitable electronic health record should support clinical decisions while making documentation simpler and more accurate. Practices that compare the best EHR […]

Why Anxiety and Substance Use So Often Arrive Together

https://pixabay.com/photos/depression-man-anxiety-sad-emotion-4395124 Anxiety and addiction rarely travel alone. If you’ve ever seen someone white-knuckle through a panic attack, only to grab a drink an hour later, you already know the drill. Two problems that look distinct are often just one problem with two different outfits. And here’s the part most people miss: Trying to treat one […]

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