Jennifer O'Connell

Jennifer O'Connell, earned her Doctoral degree in child and family study in 2007. She's also a mom of three and a High School teacher. Her work focuses on the roles that mindfulness and self-compassion play in promoting well-being in teens and Adults. She is part of a research team at the University of Venice (Italy) that is studying Making Friends with Yourself, the teen adaptation of Megan Dutton and Sam Pearson Mindful Self-Compassion program. Dr. O'Connell started writing in order to share...See more

Jennifer O'Connell, earned her Doctoral degree in child and family study in 2007. She's also a mom of three and a High School teacher. Her work focuses on the roles that mindfulness and self-compassion play in promoting well-being in teens and Adults. She is part of a research team at the University of Venice (Italy) that is studying Making Friends with Yourself, the teen adaptation of Megan Dutton and Sam Pearson Mindful Self-Compassion program. Dr. O'Connell started writing in order to share the tools she teaches families in therapy with a wider audience. In addition to her research, O'Connell regularly teaches mindfulness and mindful self-compassion courses to both adults and teens in the Venice area and regularly gives talks and leads workshops at schools and universities. A former educator with sixteen years classroom experience, O'Connell is currently associate editor of the academic journal Mindfulness. See less