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We help communities around the world develop the tools they need to heal population-wide trauma.

07/28/2026

What if healing trauma isn't just talk therapy — it's biology?

Join our founder, James Gordon, MD, tomorrow, July 29th at 6pm EST for an inside look at the science behind mind-body medicine — drawn from 35 years working with traumatized individuals and communities worldwide.

You'll learn:
✅ The mind-body practices that actually move the needle
✅ The research behind why they work
✅ Practical tools and models you can use — for yourself and the people you serve

Stick around after the session — Dr. Gordon will be taking live questions.

🔗 Sign up now — Spots are limited.
https://cmbm.org/mind-body-medicine-webinar-series/

07/23/2026

Join us for our FREE webinar series, HEAL YOURSELF FIRST, starting July 29th - designed to help you learn evidence-based tools to recover from stress.

In our busy lives, it can be easy to overlook simple practices that can enhance our wellbeing and enjoyment of life. If you or someone in your care is struggling with chronic symptoms, stress, or unresolved trauma, the path to healing may require more than traditional treatments like medication, talk therapy, etc.

The next training in the series begins July 29, 2026 at 6:00 pm ET - The Mind-Body Practices You Need to Know & the Science Behind Them - James S. Gordon, MD, founder of CMBM, will give you an accessible introduction to the practice and science of mind-body medicine, grounded in a healing model we've been teaching and refining for over 35 years.

In this training, you will:

* Discover the evidence-based tools for creating real change in your life and the lives of those you serve
* Explore peer-reviewed research on mind-body medicine and learn why leading clinicians are taking this approach seriously
* Gain new insights on how to help clients, patients, and yourself access true healing

👉 Sign up today and get instant access to the first webinar in the series: How to Regulate Your Emotions When Everything Feels Dysregulated.

https://cmbm.org/mind-body-medicine-webinar-series/

06/30/2026

Accomplished psychiatrist, author, Harvard professor, and Pulitzer Prize winner Dr. Robert Coles leaves behind a legacy of hope, healing, and resilience. He also made a lasting impact on The Center for Mind-Body Medicine as one of our first Advisory Board members.

It is with deep reverence that we share this tribute, written by James Gordon, MD, Founder & CEO of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine.

Through his work, Dr. Coles brought a profound understanding of the inner lives and lived experiences of children around the world to a wide audience. His writing and teaching inspired generations of Harvard students with a vision of moral courage, deep compassion, and the power of truly listening.

https://cmbm.org/in-memorium-of-cmbm-advisory-board-member-dr-robert-coles/

06/26/2026

In May 2026, CMBM returned to Kyiv, Ukraine, to continue the work that began in 2023 with Save Ukraine US—an organization that helps reunite children with their families and provides comprehensive support for children and families affected by war, from rescue operations to long-term rehabilitation and recovery.

CMBM sent a team to partner with Save Ukraine and support local leaders serving children, families, and communities impacted by war.

Our Ukrainian Leaders-in-Training played an active role in facilitating portions of the program, helping equip more than 80 participants with practical tools for trauma healing, resilience, and recovery to use in their own lives and with the children and families they serve.

CMBM faculty member Kathy Farah, MD, FAAFP, shares reflections from her time in Ukraine.

We are grateful to continue this incredible partnership with an organization that is as committed as we are to supporting communities most in need.

Your support makes this work possible.

Partner with us by donating, sharing this story, and helping bring hope and healing where it is needed most. https://ow.ly/hlHo50ZhFBs

06/23/2026

In 2009, CMBM helped local Faculty establish the independent amuta (nonprofit) “The Training Center for Mind-Body Skills” (now CMBM Israel) to bring evidence-based mind-body medicine to children, families and communities facing chronic stress and trauma, expanding access to healing and resilience.

In the wake of October 7, CMBM-Israel's leaders and CMBM-trained professionals mobilized rapidly to provide trauma relief and psychosocial support to hundreds of those most affected—including survivors of the attacks, released hostages and their families, first responders, healthcare workers, and displaced communities. Since then, they have continued to scale their reach, bringing hope, healing, and practical tools for resilience to thousands.

Read the article here. https://www.icarcollective.org/post/spotlight-on-cmbm-israel-helping-the-helpers-build-sustainable-resilience

06/11/2026

Joy is medicine. Community is medicine. Breath is medicine.

Through these medicines, we heal.

Sometimes healing looks like dancing. Sometimes it looks like gathering in community. Sometimes it begins with a single breath.

Ready to experience this kind of healing? Join us for our online training in October 2026.

06/08/2026

It was a whirlwind few days of back-to-back workshops with clinicians, community members, and residents in the recovery program at Capital Area Human Services.

Across these different groups, the focus was the same: understanding the science of stress, trauma, and anxiety; recognizing their impact on both mind and body; and learning evidence-based mind-body medicine techniques that support healing and resilience.

What these participants reaffirmed is that healing is not something we do alone—it happens in community. Through shared learning, connection, and support, this work has the power to inspire change and create ripple effects that strengthen individuals, families, and communities across Greater Baton Rouge.

Thanks to Randi Mitev, Toni Bankston, the staff at Capitol Area Human Services and the CMBM Team.

06/02/2026

What if slowing down was the most powerful thing you could do today?

Join us for a free Open Practice session on June 9th with CMBM Faculty Dena Adler and give yourself permission to pause.

Dena will guide us through CMBM's 3 Drawing Series, a meditative practice using color and reflection to help you transition from spring into summer. No art talent needed. No experience required. Just an open mind and something to color with.

This is mind-body medicine in action, simple and meaningful.

As a thank-you for joining, you'll receive an exclusive discount code for our Fall 2026 Mind-Body Medicine Professional Training Program, beginning in October.

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05/26/2026

After a two-year hiatus brought about by federal funding cuts and thanks to the generosity of a number of private philanthropists, CMBM returns to Ukraine to train 100 clinicians, mental health professionals, teachers, and others working with hundreds of war-traumatized children.

The training, held in partnership with Save Ukraine known worldwide for its role in repatriating children abducted by Russia and providing shelters for thousands of Internally Displaced Populations, will bring the Center's world-renowned population-wide trauma relief work to a country that remains under constant violent attack.

The program will be led by James Gordon, MD , CMBM Founder and CEO supported by a team of senior international faculty and program staff. One major goal of the program is to expand local capacity by engaging a team of 10 previously trained Ukrainian CMBM facilitators to shadow the international faculty, become supervisors and help expand the footprint of the model in Ukraine by becoming certified CMBM Leaders.

05/21/2026

On World Meditation Day we’re pausing to practice something simple but powerful.

When we meditate, we signal to our bodies that we are safe. We are calming the nervous system, regulating emotions, and bringing the body back into balance.

Meditation calms the storm. And it doesn’t mean do-ing more. Oftentimes, simply slowing down and be-ing is the answer.

Mindful meditation is one of the most effective ways to calm the body and mind, and it can be simple and easy to incorporate into your day.

It can look like…
    •    soft belly breathing
    •    mindful eating
    •    dancing in your kitchen
    •    lying still to scan the body

Just 5 intentional minutes can begin shifting the nervous system from stress toward balance.

We hope you’ll join us in a meditation practice today.

More guided practices, mind-body tools, and meditation resources coming soon. Stay tuned as we continue exploring simple ways to support healing, resilience, and nervous system health.

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