Susan Brock Wilkes, PhD is a psychologist, award-winning instructor, and Certified Compassion Cultivation Training teacher. A former university professor, she owns her own consulting firm and is a frequent facilitator with nonprofit and faith-based organizations. Currently on the faculty for the Innerwork Center, Susan was co-editor of the Words for the Journey anthology. Susan also teaches Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction and Mindful Self Compassion.