Charlie Berry: Psychologist, Private Practice. MBSR.
Integrative approach using tenets of Buddhist Psychology, ACT, and Insight Based Therapy.
Location:1525 E. 53rd. St., Suite: 503, Chicago, IL 60615.
Phone: 773-643-8088 Email: berry@guidepostcenter.com
Website: www.guidepostcenter.com
Charlie Berry, Psy.D. is a clinical psychologist and the founder and director of the Guidepost Center, a wellness center that integrates mind, body, and spirit work to help people thrive and prosper. It is located on the south side of Chicago. Charlie teaches Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), meditation classes, and therapeutic yoga, as well as providing psychotherapy to couples and individuals.
Integrative approach using tenets of Buddhist Psychology, ACT, and Insight Based Therapy.
Location:1525 E. 53rd. St., Suite: 503, Chicago, IL 60615.
Phone: 773-643-8088 Email: berry@guidepostcenter.com
Website: www.guidepostcenter.com
Charlie Berry, Psy.D. is a clinical psychologist and the founder and director of the Guidepost Center, a wellness center that integrates mind, body, and spirit work to help people thrive and prosper. It is located on the south side of Chicago. Charlie teaches Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), meditation classes, and therapeutic yoga, as well as providing psychotherapy to couples and individuals.
Ginger Carr: Psychiatric Nurse Clinical Specialist, Founder and Director, Mindfulness Retreats through Art and Nature (bluewillowretreats.com)
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Maggie Crowley: Psychologist. (drmaggiecrowley@gmail.com)
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Sheila Dixon: Social Worker. Private Practice. MBSR. (sqdixon@aol.com)
Robyn L. Gobin: Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Assistant Professor, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and Graceway Psychology Group, MBSR.
Contact: info@robyngobin.com
Phone: (219) 412-2119
Dr. Robyn L. Gobin is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in sexual trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder, and the cultural context of trauma recovery. Collectively, her research, clinical work, and teaching aims to promote well-being and healing, create and share knowledge regarding the mental health affects of interpersonal trauma, and reduce mental health stigma, particularly among culturally diverse survivors of trauma. Dr. Gobin has completed extensive MBSR teacher training through the University of California, San Diego Center for Mindfulness and has attended meditation retreats across the country. In addition to offering MBSR in the Urbana-Champaign community, Dr. Gobin has shared mindfulness workshops and classes with Illinois State University faculty, medical students, and incarcerated individuals at the Danville Illinois Correctional Center through the Education Justice Project, a college-in-prison program.
Contact: info@robyngobin.com
Phone: (219) 412-2119
Dr. Robyn L. Gobin is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in sexual trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder, and the cultural context of trauma recovery. Collectively, her research, clinical work, and teaching aims to promote well-being and healing, create and share knowledge regarding the mental health affects of interpersonal trauma, and reduce mental health stigma, particularly among culturally diverse survivors of trauma. Dr. Gobin has completed extensive MBSR teacher training through the University of California, San Diego Center for Mindfulness and has attended meditation retreats across the country. In addition to offering MBSR in the Urbana-Champaign community, Dr. Gobin has shared mindfulness workshops and classes with Illinois State University faculty, medical students, and incarcerated individuals at the Danville Illinois Correctional Center through the Education Justice Project, a college-in-prison program.
Chris Johnson: Psychologist. Private Practice. MBSR.
Location: 1301 W. 22nd Street, Suit 310, Oakbrook, IL 60523.
Website: www.Q4-consulting.com
Contact: drchris@q4-consulting.com. 630-368-0122
As the founder of Q4 Consulting Inc., I’m passionately committed to learning and developing exemplary leaders, collaborative teams, and authentic leadership in all domains of life.
As an experienced psychologist, mindfulness teacher and master somatic leadership coach, I’m known for creating trust with those who value honesty, deep listening and straight talk, and my commitment to their success.
Of particular interest are the systemic effects of stress and the development of resiliency in the personal and professional lives of my clients. Mindfulness--the simple yet powerful capacity to be awake, aware and actively attentive to ones’ self, people and life situations—serves as the backbone for our customized consulting and leadership coaching offers.
I’ve offered quarterly Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) courses in the Chicagoland community for the past fifteen years having trained at the Center for Mindfulness in Worcester, MA and at UCSD Center for Mindfulness.
Location: 1301 W. 22nd Street, Suit 310, Oakbrook, IL 60523.
Website: www.Q4-consulting.com
Contact: drchris@q4-consulting.com. 630-368-0122
As the founder of Q4 Consulting Inc., I’m passionately committed to learning and developing exemplary leaders, collaborative teams, and authentic leadership in all domains of life.
As an experienced psychologist, mindfulness teacher and master somatic leadership coach, I’m known for creating trust with those who value honesty, deep listening and straight talk, and my commitment to their success.
Of particular interest are the systemic effects of stress and the development of resiliency in the personal and professional lives of my clients. Mindfulness--the simple yet powerful capacity to be awake, aware and actively attentive to ones’ self, people and life situations—serves as the backbone for our customized consulting and leadership coaching offers.
I’ve offered quarterly Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) courses in the Chicagoland community for the past fifteen years having trained at the Center for Mindfulness in Worcester, MA and at UCSD Center for Mindfulness.
Chris L Menard, PsyD: Clinical Psychologist.
Location: Online via video telehealth or phone sessions & 404 W. Green St. Urbana, IL 61801
Contact: DrChristopherMenard@gmail.com
Web Site: https://mindfulness.illinois.edu/
Dr. Menard has been leading mindfulness training groups for faculty/staff and graduate students at the U of I at Urbana-Champaign since 2011. Dr. Menard has received mindfulness teacher training in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP), and Interpersonal Mindfulness (IP). He has also attended numerous Vipassana retreats. He is a past board member of the Mindfulness Teacher Foundation (http://www.mindfulteacher.org/) and is helping to bring mindfulness to Urbana-Champaign k-12 teachers and students. He also teaches the Mindfulness Instructor Training Course (Psy-546) for the U of I Psychology Department. Dr. Menard currently offers mindfulness training groups for Urbana-Champaign community members including Rosecrance addiction recovery clients. He is also available for individual psychotherapy using mindfulness approaches.
Location: Online via video telehealth or phone sessions & 404 W. Green St. Urbana, IL 61801
Contact: DrChristopherMenard@gmail.com
Web Site: https://mindfulness.illinois.edu/
Dr. Menard has been leading mindfulness training groups for faculty/staff and graduate students at the U of I at Urbana-Champaign since 2011. Dr. Menard has received mindfulness teacher training in Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP), and Interpersonal Mindfulness (IP). He has also attended numerous Vipassana retreats. He is a past board member of the Mindfulness Teacher Foundation (http://www.mindfulteacher.org/) and is helping to bring mindfulness to Urbana-Champaign k-12 teachers and students. He also teaches the Mindfulness Instructor Training Course (Psy-546) for the U of I Psychology Department. Dr. Menard currently offers mindfulness training groups for Urbana-Champaign community members including Rosecrance addiction recovery clients. He is also available for individual psychotherapy using mindfulness approaches.
Margaret M. McGann, MA, LCPC, E-RYT 500+, MSN, RN
Website: https://mindfulnessmidwest.com/
Email: margaret@mindfulnessmidwest.com
Phone: 312-620-7813
Margaret was awarded her Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher Certification through the University of Massachusetts School of Medicine, Center for Mindfulness. Margaret is the Founder and Director of Mindfulness Midwest, LLC.
Margaret is a member of the Wellness Team of the RUSH Road Home Program, a partner of the Wounded Warrior Project® teaching Mindfulness to Veterans of all branches of the US Military with Combat and Sexual Trauma as part of an ongoing Intensive Outpatient Program. Margaret teaches MBSR to Cancer patients at the Integrative Therapy Department of OSF Little Company of Mary Hospital Medical Center, as well as in the community of the southwest side of Chicago. Margaret facilitates a monthly MBSR Group to support those that have completed the 8-week MBSR program. In addition to teaching Mindfulness and MBSR, Margaret maintains a private practice as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and volunteers to teach Preschool Yoga and Mindfulness in Chicago Public Schools.
Website: https://mindfulnessmidwest.com/
Email: margaret@mindfulnessmidwest.com
Phone: 312-620-7813
Margaret was awarded her Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Teacher Certification through the University of Massachusetts School of Medicine, Center for Mindfulness. Margaret is the Founder and Director of Mindfulness Midwest, LLC.
Margaret is a member of the Wellness Team of the RUSH Road Home Program, a partner of the Wounded Warrior Project® teaching Mindfulness to Veterans of all branches of the US Military with Combat and Sexual Trauma as part of an ongoing Intensive Outpatient Program. Margaret teaches MBSR to Cancer patients at the Integrative Therapy Department of OSF Little Company of Mary Hospital Medical Center, as well as in the community of the southwest side of Chicago. Margaret facilitates a monthly MBSR Group to support those that have completed the 8-week MBSR program. In addition to teaching Mindfulness and MBSR, Margaret maintains a private practice as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and volunteers to teach Preschool Yoga and Mindfulness in Chicago Public Schools.
Betsy Murphy, MS, RN, HNB-BC, CIAYT: Integrative Pathways to Healing.
Northfield, IL.
Website: www.mindbodyrn.com
Contact: info@mindbodyrn.com
Teaching mindfulness-based education programs, Betsy is an accredited teacher of MBSR from UMass Center for Mindfulness in Healthcare and Society since 2005. As a certified holistic nurse and mind body specialist in private practice, Betsy has been providing educational programs in mind body medicine to individuals, corporations, community, and professional groups for over 15 years. She is also a certified yoga therapist and reiki master.
Northfield, IL.
Website: www.mindbodyrn.com
Contact: info@mindbodyrn.com
Teaching mindfulness-based education programs, Betsy is an accredited teacher of MBSR from UMass Center for Mindfulness in Healthcare and Society since 2005. As a certified holistic nurse and mind body specialist in private practice, Betsy has been providing educational programs in mind body medicine to individuals, corporations, community, and professional groups for over 15 years. She is also a certified yoga therapist and reiki master.
Holly Nelson-Johnson: Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner. MBSR. Mindfulness for Living
Website www.mindfulnessforliving.org.
Contact: hnjohnson@icloud.com Office Direct: 847-840-0708
Holly Nelson-Johnson, MSN, APN, FNP-BC is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner, a Certified Senior Mindfulness Based-Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher, an Interpersonal Mindfulness Program teacher, Insight Dialogue facilitator, and a Certified Yoga teacher. She is an MBSR Mentor with the Mindfulness-Based Professional Training Institute, Center for Mindfulness at the University of California San Diego. Holly is the founding President of the Illinois MBSR-MBCT Teacher-Research Consortium. She has been involved in MBSR clinical research projects, and has extensive experience with cross cultural populations. Holly offers Supervision, and Consultation in Mindfulness-Based approaches, and teaches in MBSR professional training programs. She is the founding Director of Mindfulness for Living, offering applications of Mindfulness-Based approaches in business, education, health care, and society.
Website www.mindfulnessforliving.org.
Contact: hnjohnson@icloud.com Office Direct: 847-840-0708
Holly Nelson-Johnson, MSN, APN, FNP-BC is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner, a Certified Senior Mindfulness Based-Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher, an Interpersonal Mindfulness Program teacher, Insight Dialogue facilitator, and a Certified Yoga teacher. She is an MBSR Mentor with the Mindfulness-Based Professional Training Institute, Center for Mindfulness at the University of California San Diego. Holly is the founding President of the Illinois MBSR-MBCT Teacher-Research Consortium. She has been involved in MBSR clinical research projects, and has extensive experience with cross cultural populations. Holly offers Supervision, and Consultation in Mindfulness-Based approaches, and teaches in MBSR professional training programs. She is the founding Director of Mindfulness for Living, offering applications of Mindfulness-Based approaches in business, education, health care, and society.
Kathleen Occhipinti: PhD, Psychologist. Private Practice, Business Consultant, MBSR. Seton Medical Building, 711 W. North Ave, Suite 201, Chicago IL 60610. 773-275-7622 (kocchipinti@msn.com)
Lisa Patterson Raterman, RN, BSN: UC San Diego School of Medicine Center for Mindfulness | MBSR Instructor DePaul University | Meditation Specialist ™. DePaul University, 2235 N. Sheffield Ave., Chicago, IL 60614.
Phone: 312.961.5249
Contact: lisa@workingmindfulness.com
Lisa Patterson Raterman is involved in the University of California San Diego’s Center for Mindfulness-Based Professional Training Institute, and she is furthering her credentials through the Mentorship Program at UCSD. She is a trained and certified Meditation Specialist and currently teaches MBSR at DePaul University. She believes deeply in the positive and transformative power of meditation and mindfulness. Lisa worked as a trauma, ER, ICU and Flight Nurse in several tertiary care centers. She transitioned to the corporate world as a leading Sales Consultant for Fortune 20 companies, selling to Orthopedic Surgeons and Neurosurgeons. She consistently achieved target sales numbers and maintained President’s Club status year over year. She then became a Registered Rep and Financial Advisor in the Omega Group for Oppenheimer Inc. Ultimately, she became a Managing Director for a boutique financial firm.
Lisa earned her Registered Nursing and Bachelor of Science degrees at the University of Iowa, specializing in pediatric and family care.
Phone: 312.961.5249
Contact: lisa@workingmindfulness.com
Lisa Patterson Raterman is involved in the University of California San Diego’s Center for Mindfulness-Based Professional Training Institute, and she is furthering her credentials through the Mentorship Program at UCSD. She is a trained and certified Meditation Specialist and currently teaches MBSR at DePaul University. She believes deeply in the positive and transformative power of meditation and mindfulness. Lisa worked as a trauma, ER, ICU and Flight Nurse in several tertiary care centers. She transitioned to the corporate world as a leading Sales Consultant for Fortune 20 companies, selling to Orthopedic Surgeons and Neurosurgeons. She consistently achieved target sales numbers and maintained President’s Club status year over year. She then became a Registered Rep and Financial Advisor in the Omega Group for Oppenheimer Inc. Ultimately, she became a Managing Director for a boutique financial firm.
Lisa earned her Registered Nursing and Bachelor of Science degrees at the University of Iowa, specializing in pediatric and family care.
Sandra Roberts: Clinical Psychologist/Licensed Clinical Social Worker. MBSR/MBCT. Private Practice/Consultation/Supervision. Integrative Mindfulness neurobiology,relational, family systems specializing in trauma, individuals/family across the lifespan, health psychology particularly pain management,TBI, chronic illnesses. Work: 1010 Lake Street, Suite 614, Oak Park, Illinois, 60603 & 180 W Park, Suite 130, Elmhurst, Illinois 60126. 708-522-4729 (drsandraroberts@gmail.com)
Julia Sarazine, DNP, FNP-BC, ACHPN:
Sarazine Mindfulness, Chicago, IL
Website: www.sarazinemindfulness.com
Contact: sarazinemindfulness@gmail.com - 773.391.5546
Julia Sarazine is very passionate about sharing mindfulness and has taught over 1,500 participants mindfulness skills. She is a doctoral prepared, board certified family nurse practitioner and teaches mindfulness to healthcare professionals, corporations, and the community. She has presented mindfulness research, education and trainings at several healthcare conferences.
In addition, she also teaches the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course to health care providers and the community. She also has worked in the healthcare environment for over 20 years and in the corporate setting for over 10 years. She is able to utilize her professional experiences to adapt the mindfulness training to be relevant and helpful the minute participants complete the training. She received her Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction training through the University of Massachusetts Center for Mindfulness.
Sarazine Mindfulness, Chicago, IL
Website: www.sarazinemindfulness.com
Contact: sarazinemindfulness@gmail.com - 773.391.5546
Julia Sarazine is very passionate about sharing mindfulness and has taught over 1,500 participants mindfulness skills. She is a doctoral prepared, board certified family nurse practitioner and teaches mindfulness to healthcare professionals, corporations, and the community. She has presented mindfulness research, education and trainings at several healthcare conferences.
In addition, she also teaches the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) course to health care providers and the community. She also has worked in the healthcare environment for over 20 years and in the corporate setting for over 10 years. She is able to utilize her professional experiences to adapt the mindfulness training to be relevant and helpful the minute participants complete the training. She received her Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction training through the University of Massachusetts Center for Mindfulness.
Sherri F. Seyfried: Professor and Director of Social Work. MBSR. Chicago State University- Department of Social Work. 9501 S King Drive/SCI 116A, Chicago, IL 60628.
Contact: sseyfrie@csu.edu
Phone: 773-995-2415
Sherri F. Seyfried, Ph.D., ACSW is a Professor and Director of the Social Work Program at Chicago State University. She teaches an interdisciplinary course titled “Mindfulness Practice and Stress Reduction in the Urban Environment” at Chicago State University. She has received professional teacher training in MBSR at the University of California, San Diego. She is a certified trauma professional. She has received an NIH funded grant where she evaluated the efficacy of MBSR in reducing stress and compassion fatigue among Recovery Coach Case Managers. Her interests are with the application and evaluation of MBSR and mindfulness practices within higher education and in the workplace. Specifically, she is interested in the cultural and contextual translation of mindfulness practice for service providers and graduate students who are working with underserved communities.
Contact: sseyfrie@csu.edu
Phone: 773-995-2415
Sherri F. Seyfried, Ph.D., ACSW is a Professor and Director of the Social Work Program at Chicago State University. She teaches an interdisciplinary course titled “Mindfulness Practice and Stress Reduction in the Urban Environment” at Chicago State University. She has received professional teacher training in MBSR at the University of California, San Diego. She is a certified trauma professional. She has received an NIH funded grant where she evaluated the efficacy of MBSR in reducing stress and compassion fatigue among Recovery Coach Case Managers. Her interests are with the application and evaluation of MBSR and mindfulness practices within higher education and in the workplace. Specifically, she is interested in the cultural and contextual translation of mindfulness practice for service providers and graduate students who are working with underserved communities.
Angela Thomas FNP, AHN-C. (773)454-2644. Work (847)503-4222. angelathomas.np@gmail.com; athomas9@northshore.org.
Angela is a Family Nurse Practitioner, an Advanced Practice Holistic Nurse and a mother of four kids and 2 rescue dogs. She earned her BSN from Indiana University and MSN-PHN, FNP from University of Illinois at Chicago (1998). She is currently employed at Northshore University Health Systems in Palliative Care. She is a Certified MBSR teacher through UCSD, Center for Mindfulness, leads MBSR programs and other Mindfulness offerings and retreats. Currently, she is particularly passionate about integrating Mindfulness into the hospital setting for patients and staff. She is also involved in Mindfulness research projects through Northwestern University. She is a Reiki Master and offers Energy Healing, combining Reiki, Pranic and the Bengston method with her own intuitive sense.
Angela is a Family Nurse Practitioner, an Advanced Practice Holistic Nurse and a mother of four kids and 2 rescue dogs. She earned her BSN from Indiana University and MSN-PHN, FNP from University of Illinois at Chicago (1998). She is currently employed at Northshore University Health Systems in Palliative Care. She is a Certified MBSR teacher through UCSD, Center for Mindfulness, leads MBSR programs and other Mindfulness offerings and retreats. Currently, she is particularly passionate about integrating Mindfulness into the hospital setting for patients and staff. She is also involved in Mindfulness research projects through Northwestern University. She is a Reiki Master and offers Energy Healing, combining Reiki, Pranic and the Bengston method with her own intuitive sense.
Anita Stauffer: Psychologist. Private Practice. MBSR. Within Vision: 33 N. LaSalle, Suite 2125, Chicago IL 60202. 312-475-1563 (aestauffer@withinvision.com)
Anita E. Stauffer, Ph.D., is a consulting and clinical psychologist, who has integrated mindfulness practices into her work with individuals, groups, and businesses for the past decade. Current work highlights practices that enable individuals to utilize mindfulness to promote social and emotional resilience and intelligence. This work is available in half-day trainings in “Mindfulness in the Workplace”, and is also customized and integrated into work with groups in the business and professional community. Anita has trained at the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Healthcare and Society, and has had multiple retreat experiences at Spirit Rock, the Insight Meditation Society, and others. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and has a Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky, and completed a post-doc at Northwestern Medical School. She has taught an 8-week class in mindfulness and stress reduction for several years. Please visit withinvision.com to learn more about Anita’s background, and her work at WithinVision.
Anita E. Stauffer, Ph.D., is a consulting and clinical psychologist, who has integrated mindfulness practices into her work with individuals, groups, and businesses for the past decade. Current work highlights practices that enable individuals to utilize mindfulness to promote social and emotional resilience and intelligence. This work is available in half-day trainings in “Mindfulness in the Workplace”, and is also customized and integrated into work with groups in the business and professional community. Anita has trained at the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Healthcare and Society, and has had multiple retreat experiences at Spirit Rock, the Insight Meditation Society, and others. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and has a Ph.D. from the University of Kentucky, and completed a post-doc at Northwestern Medical School. She has taught an 8-week class in mindfulness and stress reduction for several years. Please visit withinvision.com to learn more about Anita’s background, and her work at WithinVision.
Dianna Stencel: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Loyola Univeristy of Chicago, MBSR/MBCT and Mindful Yoga. (dstence@luc.edu)
Dianna is an experienced licensed clinical social worker at Loyola’s Wellness Center. In addition to infusing individual therapy sessions and workshops with mindfulness, she has been bringing mindfulness meditation to Loyola students since 2002. She has trained at the renowned Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Healthcare and Society. Admission to the program was limited to those with extensive professional experience and a solid meditation practice. Additionally, she is a registered yoga teacher and has been teaching mindfulness interventions in her free time on clinical research projects at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Look for her private office to open in Spring 2016 in Pilsen!
Dianna is an experienced licensed clinical social worker at Loyola’s Wellness Center. In addition to infusing individual therapy sessions and workshops with mindfulness, she has been bringing mindfulness meditation to Loyola students since 2002. She has trained at the renowned Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Healthcare and Society. Admission to the program was limited to those with extensive professional experience and a solid meditation practice. Additionally, she is a registered yoga teacher and has been teaching mindfulness interventions in her free time on clinical research projects at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Look for her private office to open in Spring 2016 in Pilsen!
Chris Lau: Licensed Social Worker. Hospital/Pediatrics. Mindfulness Approaches. (cwisniewski9@sbcglobal.net)
Chris is a licensed social worker in Pediatrics at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. She has had a personal interest in mindfulness meditation for over 10 years and incorporates mindfulness approaches in her work with families and colleagues. She has a passion for sharing the benefits of mindfulness with others both personally and professionally.
Chris is a licensed social worker in Pediatrics at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. She has had a personal interest in mindfulness meditation for over 10 years and incorporates mindfulness approaches in her work with families and colleagues. She has a passion for sharing the benefits of mindfulness with others both personally and professionally.
David Victorson: Associate Professor of Medical Social Sciences, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Mindfulness Approaches/ Research/ True North Treks. 847-467-3060 (d-victorson@northwestern.edu)
David Victorson is a licensed health psychologist and Associate Professor of Medical Social Sciences at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. He is also Founder and Director of the CALM Research Program (Contemplative Awareness in Life and Medicine) at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine (OCIM) at Northwestern Medicine. CALM seeks to understand how contemplative awareness practices and traditions can positively affect our lives, our health, our communities and even our world. Finally, he is Founder and Director of True North Treks, a non-profit organization that supports young adult cancer survivors by taking them on week-long backpacking and canoeing treks in beautiful wilderness destinations where they can connect with nature, connect with other survivors, and connect with themselves through instruction in mindfulness meditation & yoga.
David Victorson is a licensed health psychologist and Associate Professor of Medical Social Sciences at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. He is also Founder and Director of the CALM Research Program (Contemplative Awareness in Life and Medicine) at the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine (OCIM) at Northwestern Medicine. CALM seeks to understand how contemplative awareness practices and traditions can positively affect our lives, our health, our communities and even our world. Finally, he is Founder and Director of True North Treks, a non-profit organization that supports young adult cancer survivors by taking them on week-long backpacking and canoeing treks in beautiful wilderness destinations where they can connect with nature, connect with other survivors, and connect with themselves through instruction in mindfulness meditation & yoga.
Jeanne Ann Vargas, MA. www.mindfulnessineverydayliving.com, (815)716-8385. Jeanne Ann Vargas, MA, is an educator and social worker who cares about the human family and our connectedness. Jeanne is the founder and director of Mindfulness Institute NW Illinois nfp (MINWIL) in Rock Falls, Illinois. Her life work has been to teach others how to weave mindfulness meditation and movement to effect change, promote better health and wellbeing. Jeanne teaches MBSR and compassion training in clinical, corporate, and community settings on site and at the MINWIL Center for Mindfulness located at 104 East 3rd Street, Rock Falls, Illinois
Jan Zeller: Professor, School of Nursing. Mindfulness/Compassion Approaches and Research. North Park University, 3225 W. Foster Ave., Chicago, IL 60625. 773-244-5699 (jmzeller@northpark.edu)
Dr. Jan Zeller is a professor and Director of Graduate Nursing Programs at North Park University. She teaches master's level research and evidence-based practice courses. Dr. Zeller is also a spiritual director and has offered mind-body skills training in academic, clinical, and community settings. She recently conducted a research study on the effects of mindfulness training on nurse clinical performance and is exploring approaches to compassion training within health care settings.
Dr. Jan Zeller is a professor and Director of Graduate Nursing Programs at North Park University. She teaches master's level research and evidence-based practice courses. Dr. Zeller is also a spiritual director and has offered mind-body skills training in academic, clinical, and community settings. She recently conducted a research study on the effects of mindfulness training on nurse clinical performance and is exploring approaches to compassion training within health care settings.