ToDo Institute: Natural Alternatives for Mental Wellness
Welcome to the ToDo Institute! Here you will find a wealth of material on Alternative Methods of Mental Health such as Morita Therapy and Naikan from Japan. These methods are rooted in Eastern philosophy; applied to life in contemporary Western society.
Morita Therapy represents the action element of Japanese psychology; Naikan represents the element of self-reflection. Together, they offer an alternative approach based on values such as mindfulness, purposeful living, gratitude and responsible action.
Most approaches to mental health in the West are rooted in European psychology. The principles presented here are quite different, originating in Japan and rooted in Asian tradition and philosophy. You'll find guidance on topics ranging from depression to procrastination. So please relax, take off your shoes (Japanese style) and come explore resources which blend the practical, the spiritual and the psychological.
Distance Learning Programs
A Month of Living on Purpose
January 14 - February 13, 2009
Working with Attention
April 1 - 30, 2009
For additional information contact us at todo@together.net or call us at
800-950-6034 or 802-453-4440.
Our 10 Most Popular Resources
1 Many Thanks: The Revolutionary Practice of Gratitude by Gregg Krech (from the Dec 2004 issue of The Sun).
2 Facing the Demons of Inaction: Morita Therapy as a Resource for Moving Forward by Gregg Krech
3 The Stress of Not Getting Things Done by Trudy Boyle
4 Cultivating Gratitude, an interview with Robert Emmons, PhD.
5 Coexisting with Emotional Charge 
(audio)
by Linda Anderson Krech
6 The ToDo Institute's Guide to Navigating through Crisis (available to members only) by Gregg Krech
7 Five Elements of Spiritual & Psychological Health
(audio)
by Gregg Krech
8 Mind/Body Medicine in Japan by Gregg Krech
9 Anxiety as Misdirected Attention: A Case Study by Judy LeClair
10 Truth about Consequences: Letting Children Learn from Reality by Linda Anderson Krech
Our new ten page guide with practical and inspirational advice for coping with a crisis. Free download for ToDo Institute members and non-profit counseling services.
Click Here to read a summary of the booklet and hear an audio excerpt.
Members click HERE to download the full booklet.
Resting Fully in the Present Moment
I sometimes imagine that if the creator of the universe wanted to take another shot at communicating what was most important, she might replace all of sacred scripture with the words 'Pay Attention!' To choose the world means first of all to see it clearly, to shed fantasy and habit, to look, and look again, to let ourselves be broken open by its intricacy and its mystery.
- Philip Simmons
Whether we train ourselves to use our attention skillfully or we don't, we still rely on our attention for our experience of each moment of life. Every April, ToDo Institute conducts an annual month long distance learning program called Working with Your Attention. The program is great for people who want to develop their attention skills. Click here to read more about it.
Life is a Matter of Attention
Gregg Krech's new 90-minute audio program on attention provides insightful, practical advice on how to develop your attention skills, elegantly blending the spiritual, the psychological and the practical.
Internet Library of Japanese Psychology and Purposeful Living
The largest collection of essays, tips, and techniques on the Internet. Visit our newest Archive Collections:
NEW! Audioblogs on the ToDo Institute Library
Listen to Audio Files on our internet library. Includes Attention, Obstacles and Gratitude, an excerpt from a public radio interview with author Gregg Krech about attention , obstacles and the experience of gratitude. Approximately 2-1/2 minutes.
Training Opportunity for Canadian Non-Profit Organizations
ATTENTION!! The ToDo Institute has received a generous grant to cover the costs of providing training in Japanese Psychology to any interested Canadian non-profit! Grant guidelines are very flexible and include programs for agency staff, clients, family members or the general community, with flexibility in both the topic and format of the program. The focus could be a general overview of Japanese psychology or a particular application for a special population, such as challenging children or those struggling with serious illness. The grant will cover all costs of a one or two day program, including staffing, materials, lodging and travel expenses. Please contact Linda at 802-453-4440 if you would like to explore this amazing opportunity.
Excerpts from Our Most Popular Book
Read excerpts from our featured publication: The Concise Little Guide to Getting Things Done.
For information and registration, call 802-453-4440 or email todo@together.net
Near Middlebury, Vermont
October 12-19, 2008
Distance Learning Program
September 18 - October 18, 2008
A Dedication
The launch of this site is dedicated to Jonah Park Royama, born Monday, September 27th, 2004 at 1:21am. His arrival gives us all one more reason to make the world a better place to live.
“Thanks to the ToDo for the kind words.”
Krista &
Sam Royama (mama & papa)
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If you would like to contact us, we can be reached at todo@together.net or you can call us at 800-950-6034 or 802-453-4440.
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