“One of the premier social, cultural, and psychological healers of our time,” Vimalasara is an award-winning author of 11 books, the new First Aid Kit for the Mind course, and a leading African Descent voice in the field of mindfulness approaches for addiction. Jordan is an international speaker, a Polarity […]
“One of the premier social, cultural, and psychological healers of our time,” Vimalasara is an award-winning author of 11 books, the new First Aid Kit for the Mind Course,and a leading African Descent Voice in the field of Mindfulness Approaches for Addiction. Jordan is an International Speaker, a Polarity Integration
Shame is an intelligent signal of the body—a protector that rises to preserve belonging and safety.When met with empathetic abiding presence, it softens, transforming from contraction into connection through the simple act of staying.In that presence, the body remembers safety, and what once felt like distance becomes a pathway to
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Dr. Stan Tatkin, clinician, author, and researcher, was an assistant clinical professor at UCLA, David Geffen School of Medicine, and is the developer of ‘A Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy®’ (PACT) and co-founder of the PACT Institute. Integrating Relational Life Therapy, Positive Psychology, Compassionate Inquiry® and Neuroscience, Leila’s approach to
Jessica bridges Internal Family Systems, attachment theory, trauma recovery, and relational psychology to help people cultivate secure, self-led relationships—with themselves and others. David created the Restorative Relationship Conversations model, a process that transforms interpersonal conflict into deeper connection, intimacy, and repair. JP runs a trauma therapy practice, works in homeless
Diana is a psychotherapist who blends Compassionate Inquiry®, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Schema Therapy, Systemic Therapy, and countless diverse specialty trainings with her innate openness, kindness, and compassion. Silva is an experienced psychosexual and relationship therapist who supports people with compulsive sexual behaviors and sexual abuse survivors. He also provides training
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Dr. Gallagher holds a BSc in Trauma Studies, a MA in Conflict Transformation and Social Justice and a PhD focusing on the Campaign for Recognition by the WAVE Injured Group, which lobbied successfully for a special pension for those injured during ‘The Troubles.’ Currently a Trauma Education Officer for WAVE
Photo credit 1. Introduction: Walking Into Capitalism with Compassion We live in a moment where capitalism is the only system widely recognized as “functional,” yet its functionality comes at a cost: exhaustion, disconnection, loneliness, and a chronic pressure that echoes through our bodies and relationships. There is no ready-made alternative
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A founding Compassionate Inquiry® Facilitator, Practitioner, Hakomi enthusiast, and Relational Somatic Therapist, Tony has worked with individuals in the context of psychedelic-assisted therapy in ayahuasca ceremonies since 2005. He also held supportive roles in over 15 of Gabor Maté’s 9-day plant medicine retreats, from 2009 to 2017, helping participants prepare
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Leila’s work is deeply rooted in Compassionate Inquiry, Relational Life Therapy, Positive Psychology and lived experience. Her trauma-informed, emotionally attuned approach is grounded in real-life integration. While infertility remains a big part of her work, Leila’s focus has expanded to supporting individuals and couples through emotional overwhelm, relational challenges, and
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