About the Author

Laura Warren, MD, is a psychiatrist at Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) and is on the leadership team of CHA's Center for Mindfulness and Compassion. She is a part-time clinical instructor at Harvard Medical School and has a private practice. Dr. Warren is a board member of the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy, and her interests include burnout prevention, the mind-body relationship, and holistic approaches to mental health. Mitch Abblett, PhD, is a psychologist and has served as the executive director of the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy, and before that as the clinical director of the Manville School at Judge Baker Children's Center, in Boston. He publishes, speaks and consults about mindfulness, professional development, communication effectiveness and family mental health. Dr. Abblett maintains a private psychotherapy and consulting practice and can be reached at (www.drmitchabblett.com) Christopher Willard, PsyD, is a psychologist, author and consultant based in Boston. He publishes and teaches nationally and internationally on mindfulness, professional development, mental health and education, in addition to teaching at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Willard serves on the board of the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy, and is the president of the Mindfulness in Education Network. Learn more at (www.drchristopherwillard.com)