Step inside the garden of Cathrine Sneed, a prison social worker, who has found that when inmates leave their cells and connect with nature their rate of recidivism drops. To see additional resources

Perhaps more than any other trait in a spiritual caregiver, recipients of care yearn for the attention of an open-hearted person who can bear witness to their challenges. But what does it mean to brin

In the second part of thisHumankinddocumentary, we visit two venues where leaders are taking strides toward an enlightened educational experience for young people and for faculty. The stories you

Faced with the deep divisions roiling America, can education that is pro-social provide an alternative path for healing and understanding? And can schools cultivate students skills for social aware

Several chaplains reflect in-depth on the experience of connecting with people who are facing challenges related to mental health, addiction and homelessness. We hear from a social worker, Larry Clum,

Sharon Salzberg, an author and teacher of Buddhist meditation, describes the technique of lovingkindness, a way of seeing others and relating to oneself that allows the practitioner to get past rese

What was the carbon footprint of your dinner last night? PhysicianWalter Willett, who served as the long-time Nutrition Dept. chair at Harvard, describes the benefits of eco-friendly eating to your h

Agriculture is a huge emitter of greenhouse gases associated with climate change. This is an important emerging topic as Americans grapple with record-breaking heatwaves, drenching rains, coastal floo

Rev. Chris Antal, a Unitarian Universalist minister, was drawn to service in response to the attacks of 9/11. He entered military chaplaincy partially as a way to help soldiers who are prone to harmin

Austrian-born author and Benedictine Brother David Steindl-Rast, recorded at his monastery near Corning, NY, believes that acquiring an attitude of gratefulness can calm the mind and give life a sim