Rebecca Acabchuk, Ph.D.
Senior Scientist
Rebecca L. Acabchuk, Ph.D. (Becky) has taught mindfulness workshops in a variety of spaces. She aims to promote overall wellbeing through healthy lifestyle and behavior change.
Connecticut
United States
- Reiki Master
- Meditation and Wellness Instructor
- Neuroscientist
Featured Works
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Healing Hands
Discover the power to melt stress on the spot.
Ocean Waves
Let the sounds of ocean waves relax your body and mind.
Soaring Eagle
Imagine hiking up a beautiful mountain and receiving a message.
Lie Down, Let Go
Learn how to free your body of tension by "letting go."
Caring Hands
Show kids that the power of touch is a great way to self-soothe.
One Earth
Imagine feeling the awe of an astronaut looking down on Earth.
Send Hearts and Happy Thoughts
Help kids send kind wishes to themselves and others.
The Butterfly’s Wing
Being kind to others makes us feel good inside.
Find Your Power Posture
Learn how to hold your body in poses that make you feel confident and strong.
Relax Your Neck
Relax your hard-working neck with gentle stretches.
Good Night, Nose
Settle down for sleep by showing gratitude toward the hard-working parts of the body.
Clench and Release
Imagine scrunching up worries and releasing them with a big sigh of relief.
Roots and Light
Find balance and healing when you're feeling off.
The Boy and His Dog
Help kids feel cozy and relaxed at bedtime.
The Magic Meadow
Soak in the peaceful sights and sounds of nature at bedtime.
My Dragon Wings
Help kids feel strong by harnessing the power of a dragon.
Find Your Mantra
Find a mantra that speaks to you—one you can use for calm or inner strength.
When Life Feels Hard
Turn to this meditation when you're having a tough day.
Be OK with Uncertainty
Ease your anxiety about how a situation will play out.
Strong Connections On & Off the Apps
Instead of experiencing love through your likes, apply a little more mindfulness into your day-to-day interactions to achieve the same feeling.
Try This Practice for Self-Love
Research shows that practicing loving-kindness for as little as 7 weeks reduces stress, improves cognitive function, and increases positivity.
4 Healthier Social Media Habits
If you find yourself ruminating on negative thoughts or comparisons, try these exercises to pull you back into reality.
How to HALT Crappy Feelings
If the idea of pausing to check in with yourself sounds familiar, that’s because the HALT method is a mindfulness practice.
Sleep Better, Starting Tonight
Integrate one or more of these practices into your daily routine to reap all the benefits of healthy sleep — starting tonight.
Get Comfortable With Stillness
And contrary to popular belief, sitting in stillness isn’t siloed to meditating in a quiet room —you can also be in motion.
The Case Against Resolutions
Use mindful awareness to shift your relationship with financial strain, navigating family relationships, and change in routine.
Why You Should Meditate in Nature
Reminding ourselves of natural cycles makes living through the ups and downs of life feel less overwhelming.
Find Focus With Meditation
Knowing your strengths and weaknesses can help in making mindful lifestyle adjustments that help you stay motivated.
7 Steps to Manage Difficult Emotions
It might seem counterintuitive but facing your emotions can support you in processing them.
How to Build Healthier Habits
It’s time to reimagine how we look at habit building and consider shaking up routines with some help from the experts.
Expand Your Practice: Doshas
A central theme of the practice is to create a balanced lifestyle that supports energy flow in the body for wholistic health.
Winter Solstice Wellbeing Rituals
Winter solstice reminds us to honor taking time to slow down, and release what is no longer serving us.
Mindfulness for Every Meal
To move away from habits and cravings, and toward awareness, we must chart our body’s day-to-day needs.
Featured Works
View All
Lie Down, Let Go
Learn how to free your body of tension by "letting go."
Caring Hands
Show kids that the power of touch is a great way to self-soothe.
One Earth
Imagine feeling the awe of an astronaut looking down on Earth.
Send Hearts and Happy Thoughts
Help kids send kind wishes to themselves and others.
The Butterfly’s Wing
Being kind to others makes us feel good inside.
Relax Your Neck
Relax your hard-working neck with gentle stretches.
Featured Works
View All
Healing Hands
Discover the power to melt stress on the spot.
Ocean Waves
Let the sounds of ocean waves relax your body and mind.
Soaring Eagle
Imagine hiking up a beautiful mountain and receiving a message.
Lie Down, Let Go
Learn how to free your body of tension by "letting go."
One Earth
Imagine feeling the awe of an astronaut looking down on Earth.
The Butterfly’s Wing
Being kind to others makes us feel good inside.
Education
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University of Connecticut
Ph.D. 2011 - 2016 -
Cornell University
B.A., Honors, 1994 - 1998
Experience
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Research Consultant
WholeSchool Mindfulness Aug 2020 - Present (4 years) -
Research Consultant
Brain Safety Alliance Dec 2018 - Present (6 years) -
Health and Wellness Workshop Leader
UCONN Jan 2017 - Present (8 years) -
Yoga, SUP Yoga, Meditation and Wellness Instructor
CT Yoga Dance May 2003 - Present (22 years)