Dr. Ron Siegel is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at , where he has taught for over 35 years. He is a long-time student of mindfulness meditation, and serve on the Board of Directors and faculty of the and the faculties of the and the . He teaches internationally about mind-body medicine and the application of mindfulness and compassion practices in psychotherapy and other fields. Along with his colleagues, he has edited and written several books, including the critically acclaimed professional text, ; a comprehensive guide for general audiences, ; the professional guides and ; a step-by-step self-treatment guide , which integrates mindfulness practice, aggressive rehabilitation, and mind-body approaches to treat chronic back and neck pain; and most recently, . He has also created a number of courses for general audiences, including produced by The Great Courses, and , produced by Sounds True. He is a regular contributor to various professional publications, and a co-director of the annual .