Stephen Murphy-Shigematsu is a psychologist at Stanford University, exploring human development through mindfulness, Asian wisdom, science, and compassion. As an author, speaker, and workshop leader, he merges diverse cultural heritages, combining Japanese, Irish-American, Buddhist, Shinto, Celtic, and Catholic influences. With a background in early childhood education, East Asian medicine, and mindfulness, he received his doctorate from Harvard University, studying multicultural mindfulness. Over five decades, his work has spanned topics like human development, transformative learning, cultural diversity, and healing. Stephen is dedicated to blending traditional wisdom and modern science in his teaching, research, and clinical practice, promoting holistic healing and personal transformation. Currently, he’s a faculty member at CARE: Center for Asian Health Research and Education at Stanford University.
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