Tara Brach (born May 17, 1953) is an American psychologist, author, and proponent of Buddhist meditation. She is a guiding teacher and founder of the Insight Meditation Community of Washington, D.C. (IMCW).
Brach is an Engaged Buddhism, specializing in the application of Buddhist teachings and mindfulness meditation to emotional healing.
Education
Brach holds bachelor's degrees in psychology and political science from
Clark University.
She was awarded a doctorate in clinical psychology from the Fielding Graduate University
based on her dissertation analyzing the effectiveness of meditation in the healing of eating disorders.
Personal life
Brach was born in East Orange, New Jersey,
to an advertising professional
and a civil rights attorney. She was raised
Unitarianism.
She was a one-time member of 3HO, whose leader arranged her first marriage.
Brach resides in Virginia with her husband, Jonathan Foust, a yoga and meditation teacher.
Bibliography
Books and published works
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20th-anniversary edition:
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Brach, Tara (2012). "Mindful Presence: A Foundation for Compassion and Wisdom", in Wisdom and Compassion in Psychotherapy: Deepening Mindfulness in Clinical Practice'' edited by Christopher K. Germer and Ronald D. Siegel. Guilford Press
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Brach, Tara (2014). "Healing Traumatic Fear: The Wings of Mindfulness and Love", in Mindfulness-Oriented Interventions for Trauma: Integrating Contemplative Practices edited by Follette, Briere, Rozelle, Hopper and Rome. Guilford Press
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Audio publications
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Radical Self-Acceptance: A Buddhist Guide to Freeing Yourself from Shame (2005)
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Radical Acceptance: Guided Meditations (2007)
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Meditations for Emotional Healing (2009)
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Meditation and Psychotherapy: A Professional Training Course for Integrating Mindfulness into Clinical Practice (2011)
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Mindfulness Meditations: Nine Guided Practices to Awaken Presence and Open Your Heart (2012)
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Finding True Refuge: Meditations for Difficult Times (2013)
External links
Interviews
Articles
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