Links

PROCAIM
www.procaim.org
The development of the Internet has extended the power of computing as a research tool by providing cost-efficient and confidential methods of data entry and access from multiple, often remote sites.  PROCAIM is one such tool.  PROCAIM, which stands for Patient-Reported Outcomes from Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine, was developed to collect and manage longitudinal self-reported data from clinical sites around the country that offer various forms of complementary and alternative medicine. 
PROCAIM is currently being used for a 12 month longitudinal survey to evaluate Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), and other mindfulness programs, and the interactions among stress, mindfulness, and general well-being.   As a Web-based system, PROCAIM can be accessed 24 hours a day from any computer with Internet access.  In addition to answering self-reported symptom surveys, participants can obtain information relevant to their symptoms and therapies.  
The development of the PROCAIM methodology and the ongoing study are funded by grants from the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine and from the Samueli Institute.   

InnerKids
www.InnerKids.org
InnerKids is a national leader in teaching Mindful Awareness to children in pre-K through middle school. InnerKids' workshops teach activities and games that take into account developmental differences, train focused attention, and acknowledge clarity, compassion and discernment as part of the process of becoming more attentive and aware; thus InnerKids' new ABC's - Attention, Balance, Clarity & Compassion. As world events become increasingly complicated, it is critical that children view them from a nuanced perspective; something that can only arise from a calm and focused mind. We know from a millenium of experience in all contemplative traditions that the development of such a mind requires training and practice.

Learning to Forgive
www.learningtoforgive.com
This ground breaking approach offers insights into the healing powers and medical benefits of forgiveness. Dr. Fred Luskin offers a powerful method in which the emphasis is of letting go of hurt, helplessness and anger while increasing confidence, hope and happiness. Through these powerful techniques individuals can learn how to release unwanted hurts and grudges and open themselves to happiness, peace and love.

Bariatric Support Center International
www.bsciresourcecenter.com
Since 2000, Bariatric Support Centers International (BSCI) has provided long-term educational and support resources for weight loss surgery patients and the professionals who serve them. They assist people who struggle with the effects of the disease of obesity as they seek to improve their health and enhance the quality of their lives. BSCI’s programs, services and products are designed to meet the ever changing needs of bariatric patients.  They provide quality support and educational resources for new, veteran, and struggling weight-loss surgery patients.
Additionally, BSCI assists bariatric professionals as they seek to improve the quality and consistency of their bariatric support and educational programs. Their professional training programs and resources are designed to support the people who support the patients.