Lesley Huff, PsyD
on Being with Stress, Reclaiming Agency,
& Avoiding Misuse of Mindfulness & Compassion
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In this episode, Alex and Lesley Huff sat down for a second, in-depth conversation exploring a range of themes. They discuss how importance it is to paying attention to how we use the tools of mindfulness and compassion so that we can be sure to use them in supportive and healing ways rather than to manipulate our experience or express self-aggression. They also chatted about being with stress during hard times, stopping habits of avoidance, and reclaiming our agency and power.
Lesley Huff, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist and a Certified Mindful Self-Compassion Teacher. She started the Change Through Compassion Program, and has practiced mindfulness personally for many years. Additionally, she has trained with Dr. Christopher Germer at the Kripalu Institute in Stockbridge, MA and with Drs. Christopher Germer and Kristin Neff at the Esalen Retreat Center in Big Sur, CA, and at the Chapin Mill Retreat Center in Batavia, NY. Lesley integrates works from additional scholars in Mindfulness and Self Compassion, such as Dr. Dan Siegel, Dr. Ron Siegel, Pema Chodron, Thich Nhat Hahn, Dr. Jack Kornfield, Sharon Salzberg, Dr. Rick Hanson, and many others. Lesley was also fortunate to be able to teach a Core Skills Intensive with Dr. Kristin Neff in August 2016.
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Katherine King, PsyD
Katherine King, PsyD is a clinical psychologist and assistant professor of psychology at William James College. She was trained in evidence-based treatments within the Veterans’ Administration and has a private practice specializing in geropsychology. She is also a member of the Boston Shambhala Center Board of Directors, a vajrayana student of Buddhism, and has practiced meditation for over 20 years. Learn more about Kate at www.drkateking.com.
Alex Gokce, MSW
Alex Gokce, MSW has a master’s degree in social work from Salem State University and an undergraduate degree in Comparative Government from Harvard University. He has led psychotherapy groups on topics including mindfulness, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and mind-body approaches to pain management. He has co-led programs at the Boston Shambhala Center on the topics of trauma and self-compassion. His personal and professional interests center around the individual, societal and intergenerational impacts of trauma, as well as the sociocultural roots of interpersonal harm.
Disclaimer: Please note that the information shared in this podcast is strictly for educational purposes only, and is not intended as psychological treatment or consultation of any kind.
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