Donald Altman is a psychotherapist, international mindfulness trainer, and award-winning author of over 15 books on spirituality and mindfulness, translated worldwide. His works include the Gold IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award-winning "The Mindfulness Toolbox," recognized in both the Psychology and Body-Mind-Spirit categories, as well as "Clearing Emotional Clutter" and "The Mindfulness Code," both selected by Spirituality and Practice as "One of the Best Spiritual Books" of their respective years. His 2023 spiritual suspense novel "Travelers," a Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist in two categories, marks his venture into fiction with a story of healing and transformation set in a psychiatric hospital.
A former Buddhist monk, Altman integrates his clinical expertise with contemplative practices, offering accessible mindfulness tools through works like "Simply Mindful," "One Minute Mindfulness," and "Living Kindness." Profiled in "The Living Spiritual Teachers Project" and featured in "The Mindfulness Movie," he has taught at Portland State University and Lewis & Clark College while maintaining his Psychology Today blog, Mindful Practices, read by over a million viewers. His writing consistently bridges spiritual wisdom with practical application, addressing themes of emotional resilience and present-moment awareness.
Altman serves as a keynote speaker and workshop leader, traveling internationally to share mindfulness techniques. His contributions extend to academic and clinical spheres, having served as vice-president of The Center for Mindful Eating. Residing in Portland, Oregon, he continues to write and teach, expanding his literary repertoire while deepening the conversation around mindful living.