Christopher Willard

Christopher Willard, PsyD, is a psychologist and educational consultant based in Boston, specializing in mindfulness for adolescents and young adults. He has been practicing meditation for over fifteen years. He currently serves on the board of directors at the Institute for Meditation and Psychotherapy and the Mindfulness in Education Network. Dr. Willard has published five books on contemplative practice and is the coauthor of The Breathing Book with Olivia Weisser. He teaches at Harvard Medical School.

Two Simple Mindfulness Practices For Back-To-School
Teachers and parents can help kids regulate, shift, and stabilize their energy and mood, allowing for a little more silence and a little more focus. Read more
  • Nov 2,2021
  • Christopher Willard
A Father’s Day Gift of Mindfulness
Try this basic mediation for allowing thoughts to roll by like clouds—A gift to us all for Father's Day. Read more
  • Nov 23,2021
  • Christopher Willard
A Basic Meditation to Strengthen Neural Connections
Rewire your brain so that mindfulness and compassion are the automatic response to stress. Read more
  • Nov 23,2021
  • Christopher Willard
5-Minute Spring Awakening Practice—In Honor of Earth Day
A simple way to mindfully appreciate the life around us (and inside of us). Read more
  • Nov 23,2021
  • Christopher Willard
The Joy of Missing Out
Why it's important to leave some space for being alone—and how our tech gadgets get in the way. Read more
  • Jan 26,2022
  • Christopher Willard
Before You Scroll, Try This Mindful Social Media Practice
We're all self-critical—but for teens, self-consciousness is hardwired. Here's how to become aware of the emotions we're courting on social media. Read more
  • Nov 23,2021
  • Christopher Willard