Dr. Mitch Abblett is a keynote speaker, practicing clinical psychologist, author, and consultant. A clinician in the Boston area for over 20 years, he served as the Clinical Director of the Manville School at Harvard’s Judge Baker Children's Center with at-risk kids, teens, and their families. He also served as the Executive Director of the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy. He is the author of numerous books, including The Heat of the Moment in Treatment: Mindful Management of Difficult Clients (W.W. Norton), Mindfulness for Teen Depression (New Harbinger), The Five Hurdles to Happiness and the Mindful Path to Overcoming Them (Shambhala), The Self-Compassion Deck and Growing Mindful. His latest book, Prizeworthy: How to Meaningfully Connect, Build Character, and Unlock the Potential of Every Child (Shambhala) won a Gold Award in the 2021 Nautilus Book Awards. His work has appeared in numerous online and print media such as Psychology Today, Mindful Magazine, The New York Times, Newsweek, Tricycle Magazine, and USA Today.
Dr. Mitch Abblett
Clinical Psychologist & Consultant (United States)