Nicholas Van Dam
@ntvandam.bsky.social
Associate Professor & Director @contemplateuom.bsky.social, University of Melbourne | Study Mindfulness, Meditation, Anxiety , Depression, Mental Heath, & Decision-making 🧘🏼♂️❤️🩹🧠🤕
‼️ New research ‼️ from our group: unexpected or difficult experiences are the rule rather than the exception in #meditation. Potential to help also means potential to harm. For this reason, we need to take this powerful practice seriously and ensure practices are evidence-based & tradition-informed.
January 10, 2025 at 7:56 PM
‼️ New research ‼️ from our group: unexpected or difficult experiences are the rule rather than the exception in #meditation. Potential to help also means potential to harm. For this reason, we need to take this powerful practice seriously and ensure practices are evidence-based & tradition-informed.
Here’s my Scholar Goggler
November 22, 2024 at 8:28 PM
Here’s my Scholar Goggler
Made a little bit of Wisconsin 🇺🇸Christmas 🎄🎅 in Australia 🇦🇺this year.
December 21, 2023 at 9:34 PM
Made a little bit of Wisconsin 🇺🇸Christmas 🎄🎅 in Australia 🇦🇺this year.
Haven't had a chance to post this but researchers @ContemplateUoM have developed a new scale to measure unusual experiences and #AdverseEvents as a result of #meditation. Currently under review - #Preprint available here: https://osf.io/preprints/psyarxiv/3ht95
November 23, 2024 at 7:03 AM
Haven't had a chance to post this but researchers @ContemplateUoM have developed a new scale to measure unusual experiences and #AdverseEvents as a result of #meditation. Currently under review - #Preprint available here: https://osf.io/preprints/psyarxiv/3ht95
What exactly is the optimal control condition when considering how well equine therapy works via clinical trial and why is it not this…?
November 23, 2024 at 7:11 AM
What exactly is the optimal control condition when considering how well equine therapy works via clinical trial and why is it not this…?
From my presentation, “When mindfulness is too much and not enough” among an inspiring collection of speakers on #Mindfulness at the launch of @thichnhathanh Center for Mindfulness @HarvardChanSPH Photo Credit: @dave_vago
November 23, 2024 at 7:11 AM
From my presentation, “When mindfulness is too much and not enough” among an inspiring collection of speakers on #Mindfulness at the launch of @thichnhathanh Center for Mindfulness @HarvardChanSPH Photo Credit: @dave_vago
The sights in La Jolla, California are pretty amazing! @ContemResearch @ContemplateUoM
November 23, 2024 at 7:34 AM
The sights in La Jolla, California are pretty amazing! @ContemResearch @ContemplateUoM
Busy day for @ContemplateUoM staff during inaugural @ContemResearch Conference! Placebo, dose-response, philosophical examination, and reviews of efficacy in #mindfulness and Christian #meditation. What a time to be working on/in Contemplative Studies!
November 23, 2024 at 7:34 AM
Busy day for @ContemplateUoM staff during inaugural @ContemResearch Conference! Placebo, dose-response, philosophical examination, and reviews of efficacy in #mindfulness and Christian #meditation. What a time to be working on/in Contemplative Studies!
Dr Julieta Galante presents a framework for #Mindfulness meditative development. We need to better understand what people experience and do beyond initial #meditation instruction @ContemResearch @ContemplateUoM
November 23, 2024 at 7:34 AM
Dr Julieta Galante presents a framework for #Mindfulness meditative development. We need to better understand what people experience and do beyond initial #meditation instruction @ContemResearch @ContemplateUoM
Bronfenbrenner shout-outs at @ContemResearch session on bridging implementation gap. Who’s problem is #MentalHealth and #Wellbeing? Are we wrongly targeting individuals to address societal problems? @CherylGiscombe @WillemKuyken @Linda_E_Carlson
November 23, 2024 at 7:42 AM
Bronfenbrenner shout-outs at @ContemResearch session on bridging implementation gap. Who’s problem is #MentalHealth and #Wellbeing? Are we wrongly targeting individuals to address societal problems? @CherylGiscombe @WillemKuyken @Linda_E_Carlson
@_JonathanDavies and Julieta Galante presenting on Unusual Experiences in #meditation on the opening day of @ContemResearch Conference. Unusual experiences are more common and nuanced than previously believed @ContemplateUoM #ISCR2023
November 23, 2024 at 7:42 AM
@_JonathanDavies and Julieta Galante presenting on Unusual Experiences in #meditation on the opening day of @ContemResearch Conference. Unusual experiences are more common and nuanced than previously believed @ContemplateUoM #ISCR2023
-23 C (feels like -38 C) Wisconsin 🇺🇸 welcoming me home for #Christmas from Australia 🇦🇺
November 23, 2024 at 7:42 AM
-23 C (feels like -38 C) Wisconsin 🇺🇸 welcoming me home for #Christmas from Australia 🇦🇺
I made it to the end of my work year! 2022 has been a long one. Looking forward to a snowy holiday with family in 🇺🇸. First time back in 3+ years.
November 23, 2024 at 7:42 AM
I made it to the end of my work year! 2022 has been a long one. Looking forward to a snowy holiday with family in 🇺🇸. First time back in 3+ years.
Carter is feeling festive
November 23, 2024 at 7:49 AM
Carter is feeling festive
Are we still pretending that “dispositional #mindfulness” is a thing?
November 23, 2024 at 7:57 AM
Are we still pretending that “dispositional #mindfulness” is a thing?
Thrilled to have @WillemKuyken from @OMC_mindfulness join us today @ContemplateUoM @UniMelb to discuss #MyriadProject results about effectiveness (or lack thereof) of school-based #mindfulness
November 23, 2024 at 7:57 AM
Thrilled to have @WillemKuyken from @OMC_mindfulness join us today @ContemplateUoM @UniMelb to discuss #MyriadProject results about effectiveness (or lack thereof) of school-based #mindfulness
Finished watching @PixarSoul with my son this morning. This line really got to me.
November 23, 2024 at 8:05 AM
Finished watching @PixarSoul with my son this morning. This line really got to me.
Meet some of the exceptional invited speakers. The International Conference on #Mindfulness #ICM2022 is taking place this November (online, in-person options being arranged)!
Learn more, submit an abstract, or register now:
https://www.icmmelbourne2022.org/
Learn more, submit an abstract, or register now:
https://www.icmmelbourne2022.org/
November 23, 2024 at 8:22 AM
Meet some of the exceptional invited speakers. The International Conference on #Mindfulness #ICM2022 is taking place this November (online, in-person options being arranged)!
Learn more, submit an abstract, or register now:
https://www.icmmelbourne2022.org/
Learn more, submit an abstract, or register now:
https://www.icmmelbourne2022.org/
Excited to receive this in the mail today. @ContemplateUoM wants to ensure people from all backgrounds, orientations, and abilities feel safe to explore Contemplative practice and ideas w/ us. Let us know how we can ensure #inclusivity
November 23, 2024 at 8:22 AM
Excited to receive this in the mail today. @ContemplateUoM wants to ensure people from all backgrounds, orientations, and abilities feel safe to explore Contemplative practice and ideas w/ us. Let us know how we can ensure #inclusivity
The International Conference on #Mindfulness #ICM2022 is back! Join experts from scientific, spiritual and religious traditions to further our understanding of contemplative science, compassion and mindfulness.
Get your early-bird registration here: http://icmmelbourne2022.org
Get your early-bird registration here: http://icmmelbourne2022.org
November 23, 2024 at 8:30 AM
The International Conference on #Mindfulness #ICM2022 is back! Join experts from scientific, spiritual and religious traditions to further our understanding of contemplative science, compassion and mindfulness.
Get your early-bird registration here: http://icmmelbourne2022.org
Get your early-bird registration here: http://icmmelbourne2022.org
Awoke from a nap to find that members of my lab had left a #COVID care package! What a thoughtful group. So happy that I get to be part of their academic and personal journeys! @Psychunimelb @UniMelbMDHS @UniMelb
November 23, 2024 at 8:38 AM
Awoke from a nap to find that members of my lab had left a #COVID care package! What a thoughtful group. So happy that I get to be part of their academic and personal journeys! @Psychunimelb @UniMelbMDHS @UniMelb
After incredible vigilance and caution for over 2 yrs, this happened to my 6 yr old this morning. 🤬
November 23, 2024 at 8:45 AM
After incredible vigilance and caution for over 2 yrs, this happened to my 6 yr old this morning. 🤬
So, anything interesting happening in the United States right now?
November 23, 2024 at 8:45 AM
So, anything interesting happening in the United States right now?
Dog has been staring at me like this for at least 30min. He definitely had a position on #DaylightSavings. Someone (me) made it up to prevent him eating!
November 23, 2024 at 9:01 AM
Dog has been staring at me like this for at least 30min. He definitely had a position on #DaylightSavings. Someone (me) made it up to prevent him eating!
Wow, some meaningful reform at @nhmrc! Now, let's get gov't to double the budget so that the Australian people and economy can benefit from the massive return on investment!
November 23, 2024 at 9:09 AM
Wow, some meaningful reform at @nhmrc! Now, let's get gov't to double the budget so that the Australian people and economy can benefit from the massive return on investment!