The IMSMP welcomed Cristina Dorazio, Ph.D., a psychologist in private practice in NYC, to present a Grand Rounds presentation on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 on “The Power of Mindfulness: Implications for Your Practice”.  Dr. Dorazio explained the fundamentals of mindfulness, the practice of focusing one’s attention purposefully in the moment and paying attention to the breath as a way to calm anxiety.  She shared scientific studies that have shown a correlation between the use of mindfulness as a stress reduction technique and a decrease in MRI lesions in people with MS.  The IMSMP hopes to expand our practice into the use of mindfulness to give our patients yet another tool for managing anxiety.