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Stress Response and Human Behavior

  • About – Michael Sefton, Ph.D.
  • Positive Psychology and breeding resilience, flow and learned optimism

Category: Mindfulness

  • Searching for Balance …

    Apr 30, 2026
    Fight/flight response, Mindfulness, Police Psychology

    Fear: And the perceived hidden danger around every corner A little stress keeps us focused, but too much can become overwhelming.… Read more

  • Combating Loneliness in Older Adults

    Apr 19, 2026
    Aging, Mental Health, Michael Sefton, Ph.D., Mindfulness, Risk of isolation

    In his essay “Things of Importance,” Sefton (2014) observed that the relationships people cultivate over time ultimately sustain them as… Read more

  • HRV – Heart rate variability

    Mar 21, 2026
    Michael Sefton, Ph.D., Mindfulness, Police Psychology

    Did you know that by changing your breathing pattern you can apply the brakes to the sympathetic nervous system that… Read more

  • Transforming People from Elsewhere: Journey from Isolation to Community

    Transforming People from Elsewhere: Journey from Isolation to Community

    Mar 2, 2026
    Michael Sefton, Ph.D., Mindfulness, Stress and Human Function

    The transformation of human spirit should not be understated during the Christian period of Lent. Kindness and compassion will help… Read more

  • Wellness in police recruitment training

    Feb 23, 2026
    Mental Health, Michael Sefton, Ph.D., Mindfulness, Police Psychology, Stress and Human Function

    Law enforcement training begins with pre-employment psychological screening. Something I have been trained to do. I take it very seriously;… Read more

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