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About John Amodeo
John Amodeo, PhD, is a psychotherapist, coach, author, and speaker who has dedicated over 45 years to integrating psychological principles with spiritual wisdom. He holds graduate degrees in both Clinical Psychology and Transpersonal Psychology. As a licensed marriage and family therapist in California for more than four decades, he has contributed significantly to the field of relational psychology. He is also an ordained Interfaith Minister, as well as a Certified Focusing Trainer and Certified Focusing-Oriented Therapist.
John has authored several well-regarded books that offer integrative approaches to incorporating psychological awareness and spiritual wisdom into our personal lives and relationships. His works include the award-winning book, Dancing with Fire: A Mindful Way to Loving Relationships, as well as The Authentic Heart; Love & Betrayal; and Being Intimate. He coauthored a chapter with Dr. Sue Johnson on EFT and Buddhism in the The Emotionally Focused Casebook, and has contributed chapters in other influential books. He was also a writer and contributing editor for Yoga Journal for ten years. His forthcoming book is entitled, The Power of Gentle Presence: Insights for Inner Peace and Deeper Relationships.
John has led workshops and lectured at universities internationally, including in Hong Kong, Chile, Thailand, and Ukraine. He was also the external reviewer for the well-regarded UNICEF Teacher Training Package.
John has authored several well-regarded books that offer integrative approaches to incorporating psychological awareness and spiritual wisdom into our personal lives and relationships. His works include the award-winning book, Dancing with Fire: A Mindful Way to Loving Relationships, as well as The Authentic Heart; Love & Betrayal; and Being Intimate. He coauthored a chapter with Dr. Sue Johnson on EFT and Buddhism in the The Emotionally Focused Casebook, and has contributed chapters in other influential books. He was also a writer and contributing editor for Yoga Journal for ten years. His forthcoming book is entitled, The Power of Gentle Presence: Insights for Inner Peace and Deeper Relationships.
John has led workshops and lectured at universities internationally, including in Hong Kong, Chile, Thailand, and Ukraine. He was also the external reviewer for the well-regarded UNICEF Teacher Training Package.
John's work has been featured on national television and radio programs, including CNN, Donahue, and New Dimensions Radio. He has led workshops at centers such as Esalen Institute, JFK University, Sonoma State Univeristy, The Omega Institute, and The New York Open Center, and was an adjunct faculty member at Meridian University. He has written extensively, including blogs for the Huffington Post, as well as being a popular contributor to Psychology Today, with over 6 million total views of his 160 articles. His teaching and writing emphasizes the importance of authenticity, mindful presence, and emotional attunement in fostering deep, authentic connections with others.
He resides in Sonoma County, California. Email: johnamodeo@aol.com; landline: (707) 829-8948.
