Police officers experience the same inducements for stress as anyone else. The unique part is the frequency of life threatening instances at the hands of others.
Stress management authors are a compilation of mental health professionals and educators with bios and links to their books.
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Shamash Alidina (ad) – Shamash has been passionate about mindfulness and meditation for his whole adult life. He teaches adults and children the benefits of mindful living. He was born and raised in London, England in an Asian tradition. While living in a modern western metropolis, he found mindfulness to make complete sense to him. He loves the way mindfulness is steeped in ancient wisdom, yet it is grounded in western science. Shamash is the author of The Mindful Way Through Stress: The Proven 8-Week Path to Health, Happiness, and Well-Being.
Scott Allan (ad) – Scott is the author of Fail Big, Relaunch Your Life, and Do the Hard Things First. He was a former corporate business trainer in Japan and Transformational Success Strategist. Scott has invested 10,000 hours of practice and research into the areas of confidence development and mindset mastery training. He has a passion for teaching, building critical life skills, and inspiring people to take charge of their lives. Scott is committed to a path of never-ending self-improvement.
Daniel G. Amen (ad) – Daniel believes that brain health is central to all health and success. His online videos about brain and mental health have been viewed over 200 million times. Sharecare named him the web’s #1 most influential expert and advocate on mental health. The Washington Post called him the most popular psychiatrist in America. Dr. Amen is a physician, board-certified child and adult psychiatrist, award-winning researcher, and 17-time national bestselling author. Daniel is the author of Conquer Worry and Anxiety: The Secret to Mastering Your Mind.
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Frank Anderson (ad) – Frank is a MD who completed his residency in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He is both a psychiatrist and psychotherapist specializing in the treatment of trauma and dissociation. He teaches brain-based psychotherapy and integrating current neuroscience knowledge with the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model of therapy. Frank is the author of Transcending Trauma: Healing Complex PTSD with Internal Family Systems.
Lisa Feldman Barrett (ad) – Lisa is a Ph.D., and she is recognized for her research in psychology and neuroscience. She is a University Distinguished Professor at Northeastern University with appointments at the Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Barrett was awarded a Guggenheim fellowship in neuroscience in 2019. She is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Royal Society of Canada. Lisa is the author of How Emotions Are Made: The Secret Life of the Brain.
Som Bathla (ad) – Som loves to research human psychology & behavior to get the maximum out of life. He is eager to learn, embody and impart the fundamental of optimal living to help others lead a resourceful life. Som has authored bestseller books on how to transform your mindset and enhance performance to get better and faster results. He’s convinced about the vastness of human potential, and he teaches ways to overcome self-doubt and fears. Som is the author of The Grit Factor: Rewire your Belief System, Boost Emotional Resilence.
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Judson Brewer (ad) – Jud holds a MD and PhD. He is a thought leader in the field of habit change and the “science of self-mastery”. He is the Director of Research and Innovation at the Mindfulness Center at Brown University. Jud is a psychiatrist and expert in mindfulness training for addictions, and he has developed mindfulness programs for habit change. He is the author of Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind.
Brené Brown (ad) – Dr. Brené Brown is a research professor at the University of Houston. She has spent two decades studying courage, vulnerability, shame, and empathy. She is the author of six New York Times bestsellers, and she hosts two Spotify podcasts. Brené’s books have been translated into more than 30 languages. She’s the first researcher to have a filmed lecture on Netflix, and she launched a new show on HBO Max. The show focuses on her latest book, Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience.
Richard Carlson (ad) – During his life, Richard Carlson, PhD, was considered one of the foremost experts in happiness and stress reduction. The words “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff” have become a part of American Culture thanks to Richard’s book of that title. It became a runaway best-seller. Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff made history as the #1 best-selling book in the United States for two consecutive years. Richard died of a pulmonary embolism in 2006 at the age of forty-five. His book has survived him, and it’s still considered one of the fastest selling books of all time.
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David A. Clark (ad) – David is a clinical psychologist, researcher, and therapist. He’s Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of New Brunswick, Canada. David received his formal training in behavior therapy and a PhD at the Institute of Psychiatry, University of London, England. He has coauthored several books on cognitive behavior therapy of anxiety and depression with Dr. Aaron T. Beck, the founder of cognitive therapy. David is the author of The Anxious Thoughts Workbook for Teens.
James Clear (ad) – James is a writer and speaker focused on habits, decision making, and continuous improvement. He is the author of the #1 New York Times best-seller, Atomic Habits. It has sold 5 million copies worldwide, and it has been translated into more than 50 languages. James is a speaker at Fortune 500 companies, and his work has been featured in the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. His popular “3-2-1” email newsletter is sent out each week to 1 million subscribers.
Deirdre Fay (ad) – Deirdre, MSW, is a thought leader. She’s invested in helping people move their lives forward to live, work, and love Un-Triggered. Deirdre has 35 years of experience exploring the intersection of trauma, attachment, yoga and meditation. She calls this “Modern Day Bodhisattva Training.” A Bodhisattva is someone who transforms suffering into compassion. Healing is not an accident, because it is the result of consistent practice to develop a solid, steady, secure self.
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Janina Fisher (ad) – Janina points out that trauma’s imprint is both psychological and somatic. Long after the events are over, the body continues to respond as if danger were ever-present. Janina’s mission for the past 25 years has been to bring a neurobiological informed understanding of trauma to both clients and their therapists. She believes the key to healing is how the mind, body, and soul remember the trauma. Janina is the author of Transforming The Living Legacy of Trauma: A Workbook for Survivors and Therapists.
Britt Frank (ad) – Britt is a licensed psychotherapist, educator, and trauma specialist. She received her B.A. from Duke University and her MSW from the University of Kansas. She later became an award-winning adjunct professor at the University of Kansas. Britt speaks and writes widely about emotional wellness and healing. She is the author of The Science of Stuck: Breaking Through Inertia to Find Your Path Forward.
Viktor E. Frankl (ad) – Viktor was professor of neurology and psychiatry at the University of Vienna Medical School. He was the founder of what has come to be called the Third Viennese School of Psychotherapy. Born in 1905, Dr. Frankl received the degrees of Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Vienna. During World War II, he spent three years at Auschwitz, Dachau and other concentration camps. Dr. Frankl published 26 books, and his memoir, Man’s Search for Meaning, was published in 2006.
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Lindsay C. Gibson (ad) – Lindsay is a PsyD and clinical psychologist in private practice. She specializes in individual psychotherapy with adult children of emotionally immature parents. Lindsay authored Who You Were Meant to Be, and she writes a monthly column on well-being for Tidewater Women magazine. She has served as an adjunct assistant professor of graduate psychology for the College of William and Mary and Old Dominion University. Linsay lives and practices in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Seth J. Gillihan (ad) – Seth completed his PhD in clinical psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a psychologist specializing in mindfulness-centered cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for anxiety, depression, insomnia, and other conditions. Seth is a Fellow of the Center for Neuroscience and Society at Penn, and he hosts the weekly Think Act Be podcast. He is the author of The CBT Deck: 101 Practices to Improve Thoughts, Be in the Moment & Take Action in Your Life.
Robyn L. Gobin (ad) – Robyn holds a Ph.D., and she is a clinical psychologist, educator, speaker, and mindfulness teacher. She helps women prioritize their mental health and make self-care a reality. Robyn specializes in helping women from diverse cultural backgrounds heal from sexual trauma and abuse. Her research has been funded by organizations such as the American Psychological Association and the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation. Robyn is the author of The Black Woman’s Guide to Overcoming Domestic Violence.
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Elisha Goldstein (ad) – Dr. Goldstein comes from a family of psychologists. He advocates that mental health comes from all aspects of the self – physical, mental, emotional and even spiritual. As a licensed Psychologist, he teaches mindfulness-based programs in his own practice and through InsightLA. He’s spoken at the UCLA Mindfulness and Psychotherapy Conference. Elisha’s been published in The Journal of Clinical Psychology and quoted in the New York Daily News, Reuters, and NPR. He is the author of Uncovering Happiness: Overcoming Depression with Mindfulness and Self-Compassion.
Melanie Greenberg (ad) – Melanie holds a PhD, and she’s a practicing psychologist and executive coach in Marin County, CA. She’s an expert on managing stress, health, and relationships using proven techniques from neuroscience, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). As a professor, writer, researcher, clinician, and coach, she has delivered workshops and talks to national and international audiences. Melanie is the author of The Stress-Proof Brain: Master Your Emotional Response to Stress Using Mindfulness and Neuroplasticity.
Forrest Hanson (ad) – Forrest is focused on exploring what it means to be a fully realized person. He’s the host of the Being Well Podcast. It hosts conversations with experts in the fields of psychology, sociology, spirituality, and personal development. Being Well has been downloaded over four million times. Forrest is the author of Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness. It uses practical lessons from the science of positive neuroplasticity to teach us how to develop key inner strengths.
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Nadine Burke Harris (ad) – Dr. Harris is founder and CEO of the Center for Youth Wellness in San Francisco’s Bayview-Hunters Point. She is the subject of a New Yorker profile, and she is the recipient of a Heinz Award in 2016. Her TED talk, “I Was Thinking Too Small,” has been viewed over 2.4 million times. Nadine is the author of The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Trauma and Adversity.
Peter Hollins (ad) – Peter is a bestselling author and human psychology researcher. He possesses a BS and MA in psychology, and he’s a student of the human condition. Peter has worked with dozens of people from all walks of life. After working in private practice for years, he’s turned his sights to writing. He’s applying his years of education to help people improve their lives from the inside out. Peter is the author of The Self-Discipline Manual.
Bessel van der Kolk (ad) – Bessel is a Boston based psychiatrist noted for his research in post-traumatic stress. His work focuses on the interaction of attachment, neurobiology, and developmental aspects of trauma’s effects on people. His New York Times bestseller, The Body keeps the Score, talks about the role of trauma in psychiatric illness. This role has changed over the past 20 years, and more is now known. The ways the brain is shaped by traumatic experiences, and how traumatic stress is a response of the entire organism.
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Caroline Leaf (ad) – Caroline is a cognitive neuroscientist with a PhD in Communication Pathology. She researched the Mind-Brain connection, and she did some of the initial research showing the neuroplasticity of the brain. Dr. Leaf developed an original theory that has transformed the lives of patients with Traumatic Brain Injury. Caroline has shown thousands of students, adults and corporations how to use their mind to detox and grow their brain. She is the author of 101 Ways to Be Less Stressed: Simple Self-Care Strategies.
Gabor Maté (ad) – Gabor is a speaker and bestselling author. Dr. Maté, MD, has expertise on a range of topics, such as addiction, stress, and childhood development. He is the author of In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction; When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress; and Scattered Minds: The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder. He is the co-author of Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers. His works have been published internationally in more than thirty languages.
Kelly McDaniel (ad) – Kelly is a licensed professional counselor and author specializing in treating women who struggle with relationships. As the first clinician to name an attachment injury as Mother Hunger, she explores the legacy of maternal deprivation. Kelly is the author of Mother Hunger. It speaks to millions of women who suffer with a life-long emotional burden that adversely affects self-worth. It didn’t have a name, until now.
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Kelly McGonigal (ad) – Dr. McGonigal is a research psychologist and lecturer at Stanford University. Kelly’s scientific research focuses on the mind-body connection, and how to cultivate resilience and compassion. She is the author of the international bestseller The Willpower Instinct, The Joy of Movement and The Upside of Stress. Her work is published in thirty-one languages. Since 2000, she has taught dance, yoga, and group exercise in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Matthew McKay (ad) – Matthew is a professor at the Wright Institute in Berkeley, CA. He has authored and coauthored numerous books. They include The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook, Self-Esteem, Thoughts and Feelings, and When Anger Hurts. His books combined have sold more than 2.5 million copies. Matthew received his PhD in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology. In private practice, he specializes in the cognitive behavioral treatment of anxiety and depression.
Zoe McKey (ad) – Zoe talks about what she believes are the obstacles to living the life you desire. She shares best practices to help you develop empowering habits, release negativity, manage anxiety, and tune down overthinking. Zoe speaks five languages fluently. She studied in international and social studies for her Bachelor and Masters degrees. She is the author of How To Be Whole Again: Defeat Fear of Abandonment, Anxiety, and Self-Doubt.
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Bret A. Moore (ad) – Dr. Moore is a prescribing psychologist and board-certified clinical psychologist in San Antonio, Texas. He is a former active duty Army psychologist and two-tour veteran of Iraq. Bret is the author and editor of 14 books, including The Posttraumatic Growth Workbook and Treating PTSD in Military Personnel. He writes the biweekly column Kevlar for the Mind, which is published in Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps Times.
Ryan M. Niemiec (ad) – Dr. Niemiec is a psychologist, coach, researcher, and international workshop leader. He is a leading figure in the science and practice of positive psychology. This includes the areas of character strengths, mindfulness, and positive interventions. Ryan has authored or co-authored 9 books in these areas for both practitioners and consumers. He has penned over 80 scholarly articles, hundreds of blog/user-friendly articles, and given over 700 public or professional presentations.
Bruce D. Perry (ad) – Bruce was an undergraduate at Stanford University and Amherst College. He attended medical and graduate school at Northwestern University, receiving both M.D. and Ph.D. degrees. He completed a residency in general psychiatry at Yale University School of Medicine. His clinical research has been focused on integrating concepts of developmental neuroscience and child development into clinical practices. Bruce is the co-author of What Happened to You?: Conversations on Trauma Resilience, and Healing.
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Peter J. Pranzo (ad) – Peter is a retired New York City Police Department Lieutenant. He served in all the boroughs, and he is one of the most highly decorated officers in the NYPD. Peter’s time working the streets of New York gives him a perspective on stress. The Black Liberation Army once targeted Peter for assassination, but they mistakenly gunned down two other officers. Peter is the author of Stress Management for Law Enforcement.
Drew Ramsey (ad) – Drew is a M.D., psychiatrist, author and farmer. He is an assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Drew is one of psychiatry’s leading proponents of using nutritional interventions. He founded the Brain Food Clinic in New York City, offering treatment and consultation for depression, anxiety and emotional wellness. He’s the author of Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety: Nourish Your Way to Better Mental Health in Six Weeks.
Lissa Rankin (ad) – Lissa is a M.D., and she is a New York Times bestselling author. She is the author of Mind Over Medicine and The Fear Cure. Lissa is the founder of the Whole Health Medicine Institute, and her mission is to merge science and spirituality. She states that fear dominates modern culture, and she researches ways to befriend fear so it can heal. Lissa leads spirituality workshops and retreat centers.
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Robert Schachter (ad) – Dr. Schachter is a psychologist, and he is an assistant clinical professor. He’s a member of the Department of Psychiatry of Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York. He teaches stress management and cognitive therapy. Robert’s the director of Stress Centers of New York, and he works in the area of stress management and motivation. He is the author of Mindfulness for Stress Management: 50 Way to Improve Your Mood and Cultivate Calmness.
Glenn R. Schiraldi (ad) – Dr. Schiraldi has served on the stress management faculties at the Pentagon, the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, and the University of Maryland. His books on stress-related topics have been translated into sixteen foreign languages. They include: The Resilience Workbook; The Self-Esteem Workbook; Ten Simple Solutions for Building Self-Esteem; The Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Sourcebook; and The Anger Management Sourcebook.
Arielle Schwartz (ad) – Arielle holds a PhD, and she is a licensed clinical psychologist. She is an EMDR Therapy consultant and certified yoga instructor. Arielle trains therapists, and she specializes in PTSD, Complex PTSD, and Therapeutic Yoga for trauma, Resilience, and Post Traumatic Growth. Her psychotherapy practice is called resilience informed therapy which offers an integrative, strength-based approach to trauma treatment. Arielle is the author of The Complex PTSD Workbook: A Mind-Body Approach to Regaining Emotional Control and Becoming Whole.
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Richard C. Schwartz (ad) – Richard began his career as a systemic family therapist and an academic. Grounded in systems thinking, Dr. Schwartz developed the Internal Family Systems model (IFS) in response to clients’ descriptions of various parts within themselves. He founded the Center for Self-Leadership which offers three levels of workshops in IFS for professionals and the general public. Richard is the author of Introduction to Internal Family Systems.
Eva M. Selhub (ad) – Eva is a M.D. and Board Certified in Internal Medicine. She is an author, inspirational teacher and coach. With her expertise in medicine and stress physiology, she merges this knowledge with ancient beliefs and healing modalities. She teaches and inspires clients to achieve resilience by moving beyond limiting beliefs, diagnoses and genetic predispositions. Eva’s the author of The Stress Management Handbook: A Practical Guide to Staying Calm, Keeping Cool, and Avoiding Blow-Ups.
Jennifer Shannon (ad) – Jennifer is a licensed psychotherapist and a Certified Diplomat in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy specializing in anxiety. She has over thirty years of experience treating children, teens and adults. She is the author of Don’t Feed The Monkey Mind, The Anxiety Survival Guide for Teens and The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook for Teens. Her books have been selected for the Reading Well Books on Prescription in the UK. She was inspired to write her first book for her daughter, who developed severe social anxiety in middle school.
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Daniel J. Siegel (ad) – Daniel is a M.D. and graduate of Harvard Medical School. He completed his postgraduate medical education at UCLA with training in pediatrics and child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry. Daniel’s a professor of psychiatry at the UCLA School of Medicine, and he’s co-director of UCLA’s Mindful Awareness Research Center. He is the author of The Developing Mind, Third Edition: How Relationships and the Brain Interact to Shape Who We Are.
Claire Bidwell Smith (ad) – Claire is a therapist specializing in grief. She is the author of The Rules of Inheritance, After This: When Life is Over Where Do We Go? and Anxiety: The Missing Stage of Grief . Claire has written for the New York Times, Salon.com, Slate, Chicago Public Radio, The Huffington Post, and Psychology Today. Claire lives in Santa Monica with her two daughters and leads numerous workshops and retreats around the country.
Julie Smith (ad) – Julie is a clinical psychologist, and she uses social media platforms to spread free mental health education. Dr. Julie’s following is 3.5 million, and the videos have half a billion views across TikTok, Instagram and Youtube. Julie has appeared in BBC films, appeared on CBBC, Good Morning Britain, BBC Breakfast and CNN. She was named by TikTok as one of its top 100 creators. Julie is the author of Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?
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Michael A. Tompkins (ad) – Michael is a psychologist and best-selling author of 14 books. They include, My Anxious Mind: A Teen’s Guide to Managing Anxiety and Panic. He is a leading authority on cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), and he trains professionals in this therapeutic approach. Some of his other books include The Anxiety and Depression Workbook, Zero to Sixty and The Insomnia Workbook for Teens.
Nick Trenton (ad) – Nick grew up in rural Illinois, and he describes himself as a farm boy. His best friend growing up was his trusty companion Leonard the dachshund – RIP Leonard. Eventually, he made it off the farm, and he obtained a BS in Economics, followed by an MA in Behavioral Psychology. He likes to say he’s become an expert at one of his favorite hobbies: people-watching. Nick is a prolific author. One of his latest books is Anxiety is the Enemy: 29 Techniques to Combat Overthinking, Stress, Panic, and Pressure.
Ellen Vora (ad) – Ellen is an MD and board-certified psychiatrist. She is an acupuncturist, yoga teacher, and she is the author of the #1 bestselling The Anatomy of Anxiety. Ellen takes a functional medicine approach to mental health—considering the whole person and addressing imbalance at the root. Dr. Vora received her B.A. from Yale University and her M.D. from Columbia University.
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Pete Walker (ad) – Pete is a licensed M.A., LMFT, and he has a private practice in Berkeley, California. He’s been a counselor, lecturer, writer and group leader for forty years. Pete is a trainer, supervisor and consultant for other therapists. He specializes in helping adults who were traumatized in childhood and left with symptoms of Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Pete is the author of Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving: A GUIDE AND MAP FOR RECOVERING FROM CHILDHOOD TRAUMA.
Jill Weber (ad) – Jill holds a Ph.D., and she’s a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in Washington, DC. She has appeared as a psychology expert in media outlets including Nightline, U.S. News and World Report, and Teen Vogue. Her writing has appeared in Healthy Living Magazine, Huffington Post and USA Today. Dr. Weber specializes in anxiety, self-esteem, and relationships. She’s the author of Overcoming Stress-Induced Brain Fog: 10 Simple Ways to Find Focus, Improve Memory, and Feel Grounded.
Ruth C. White (ad) – Ruth holds a PhD, MPH, and MSW. She is a stress management and mental wellness expert. Ruth is the author of The Stress Management Workbook: De-stress in 10 minutes or less. As a mental health activist, Ruth combines her training in social work and public health to fight against stigma. She promotes mental health and wellbeing in individuals, organizations, and communities.
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Mark Wolynn (ad) – Mark is an expert in the field of inherited family trauma. He is the director of The Family Constellation Institute in San Francisco where he trains clinicians. The Institute helps people struggling with depression, anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive thoughts, self-injury, chronic pain and illness. Mark leads workshops at hospitals, clinics, conferences, and teaching centers around the world. He is the author of It Didn’t Start with You: How Inherited Family Trauma Shapes Who We Are and How to End the Cycle.
Sarfraz Zaidi (ad) – Sarfraz was born and raised in Pakistan in a lower middle-class family. He graduated as a medical doctor from King Edward Medical University in Lahore, Pakistan. It is the oldest and the most prestigious medical school in Pakistan. Dr. Zaidi developed his unique holistic approach, called SNEVM. It stands for Stress management, Nutrition, Exercise-rest, Vitamins and Medications when necessary. By employing this comprehensive strategy, he saw some amazing results in his patients which he discusses in his books.
Jon Kabat-Zinn (ad) – Jon is a PhD, and he is known for his work as a scientist, writer, and meditation teacher. He’s engaged in bringing mindfulness into the mainstream of medicine and society. He is professor of medicine emeritus at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, and he is the author of numerous books. Titles include Full Catastrophe Living, Arriving at Your Own Door, and Coming to Our Senses.
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