About the Author
Jerry Braza, Ph.D., has been a leading voice in the field of health, psychology, and mindfulness for more than 35 years. A professor emeritus from Western Oregon University, Jerry has worked with thousands of students and led hundreds of seminars, workshops, and retreats focused on developing health and wellness through applied mindfulness practices. His experience includes work with hospitals, mental and behavioral health groups, and non-profit organizations. He has been ordained as a Buddhist dharma teacher by Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh and teaches meditation and mindfulness.
Watch Jerry’s TED Talk about creating mindful communities.
While presenting programs on mindfulness in Homer, Alaska for the staff in health care, behavioral health and schools, community awareness was created. A paradigm was offered; the seed of mindfulness was nurtured and change continues to manifest through these connections.
“Jerry Braza's insight and sensitivity to individuals coping with rare disease is tremendous. His presentation about cultivating mindful relationships in the face of daily adversity at the 7th International Cystinosis Congress in Paris was embraced by all our conference guests –patients, families and medical professionals.”
–Cystinosis Foundation Executive Director Valerie Hotz, J.D.
A lovely, wise, encouraging, first-rate book.
— Rick Hanson, Ph.D., author of Buddha’s Brain