James Gordon is a psychiatrist, author, and world-renowned expert in mind-body medicine. He is the founder and executive director of The Center for Mind-Body Medicine, an organization dedicated to helping people heal from stress, depression, anxiety, and trauma. James teaches a powerful message: that self-care is the true primary care. Through his center, he has created programs that use simple techniques, like meditation, guided imagery, and creative expression, to help people take care of their own health. His work has a global reach, helping traumatized children and families in places like Israel and Gaza, and with war veterans and Syrian refugees. He has recently expanded his efforts to support people impacted by war in Ukraine and communities affected by gun violence in the United States. James is also the author of several books, including his most recent, The Transformation: Discovering Wholeness and Healing After Trauma. His work has brought a new level of compassionate care to people suffering from a wide range of psychological and emotional challenges.