Christopher Germer

Massachusetts, USA

8.6k Followers

Christopher Germer, PhD is a clinical psychologist from the Boston area, specializing in mindfulness- and acceptance-based treatment. He has been integrating the principles and practices of meditation into psychotherapy since 1978 and has taken numerous journeys to India to explore the varieties of meditation. Dr. Germer is a Clinical Instructor in Psychology at Harvard Medical School and a faculty member of the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy. He lectures internationally on mindfulness and self-compassion, is a co-editor of the professionally acclaimed book Mindfulness and Psychotherapy, and author of The Mindful Path to Self-Compassion: Freeing Yourself from Destructive Thoughts and Emotions.

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Reviews

Roberto

Dec 23, 2025

Thanks for your guidance and for sharing your wisdom with us. Namaste 🙏🏽

Eric

Nov 4, 2025

Thanks for relaxing and centering guidance. The metaphor of the curious child or puppy for the wandering mind was really helpful in releasing my inner critic’s stinging commentary about distraction.

Patrice

Oct 14, 2025

This meditation brought relief to painful sensations I was experiencing and loving acceptance. Thank you Chris for your gentle and kind voice which allowed this experience to unfold.

Sylvia Buschgens

Sep 8, 2025

Love this one. It feels so soothing. It makes me feel safe to know that at any point I am allowed to go back to myself and wish peace and safety for me. I need(ed) that. ❤️🙏🤗

Stephanie B. in NC

Aug 9, 2025

Lovely guidance. So good to hear Chris Germer’s voice; mindful self-compassion is so healing for me.

Susana

Jul 20, 2025

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Karenmk

Apr 22, 2025

Thank you for bringing out the awareness of my compassionate friend. Lovely, warm meditation with time for reflecting. 💖🙏🥰 bookmarked .

Nancy in Berkeley

Apr 11, 2025

These 18 minutes Listening to Chris' kind voice gave me awareness of where I am at this moment, being nourished by my deep breaths. Thank you? Dear Chris!!

Sonja

Dec 21, 2024

I come back to your practices over and over again and enjoy the empathy and warmth of your voice, that transport the essence and warmth of your compassion- practices right into my heart. ❤️ Thank you so much! 🙏🏼

Pia G

Nov 24, 2024

Simply wonderful. So very gentle. Exactly what I needed today. Arriving back in my body and my inner trust. Thank you. ✨

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