If you’re looking for a quick introduction to the Garrison Institute’s recent activities, our Summer 2011 E-Newsletter is a great place to start. You’ll find there a roundup of our efforts to animate a movement for positive social and environmental change with contemplative and scientific insights into the human mind and behavior. You’ll learn how our evidence-based contemplative tools and trainings have contributed to recent groundbreaking retreats exploring contemplative approaches to teaching, parenting and resilience training for helping professionals, and leadership retreats with climate advocates and urban sustainability leaders.