Dr. Shari Geller, psychologist, is an author and leader in the field of Therapeutic Presence, clinical psychologist, trained teacher of Mindful Self-Compassion and creator of the Therapeutic Rhythm and Mindfulness Program. With over twenty-five years of experience weaving psychology and mindfulness, Dr. Geller co-authored the book Therapeutic Presence: A Mindful Approach to Effective Therapy with Dr. Leslie S. Greenberg.
She has released a companion CD on cultivating presence, with guided practices using the healing power of music and the health benefits of mindfulness. Her second book, A Practical Guide For Cultivating Therapeutic Presence, offers practical guidance for cultivating and strengthening therapeutic presence as a foundational approach.
Dr. Geller serves on the teaching faculty in Health Psychology at York University and for the Applied Mindfulness Meditation (AMM) program at University of Toronto, and is Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto, in association with Music and Health Research Collaboratory (MaHRC). She is the co-director of the Centre for MindBody Health in Toronto, where she offers training, supervision and therapy in Emotion-Focused Therapy and mindfulness and self-compassion modalities for individuals and couples.