Diane R. Gehart, Ph.D., is an author, an award-winning professor of Counseling and Family Therapy at California State University, Northridge, and a practicing psychotherapist. Some of her areas of specialty are Buddhist psychology, sexual abuse, gender, relationships, mental health recovery, qualitative research, and education in family therapy and counseling. Diane also teaches mindfulness for kids. Her research has been featured in newspapers, radio shows, and television worldwide. In her new book, Mindfulness for Chocolate Lovers, Dr. Gehart combines wit, wisdom, and a touch of sweetness to help you uncover playful ways to transform any aspect of your life.

• Website: DianeGehart.com, MindfulSchool.net

• The Dalai Lama

• “It helped me to find peace even in really difficult situations that I've been through.”

• “Just focusing on my breathing has beconme this sanctuary where I can find peace in the middle of very hectic days.”

• Book: Mindfulness for Chocolate Lovers

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