Rachel Goldsmith Turow, Ph.D., is a psychotherapist, research scientist, and mindfulness teacher whose work bridges clinical practice and academic research. She has authored over 30 peer-reviewed scientific articles and book chapters, focusing initially on stress and trauma before expanding her research to broader emotional resilience strategies. Her expertise lies in developing mental techniques that reduce self-criticism while fostering self-encouragement and promoting healthy behavioral changes.
As an adjunct faculty member at Seattle University and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Turow teaches courses such as "Mindfulness Skills," "Developing Compassion," and "Building Resilience," integrating scientific research with practical applications. Her workshops, offered to diverse groups ranging from educators to military personnel, emphasize evidence-based techniques for cultivating mindfulness and emotional well-being. Turow's approach reflects her dual commitment to advancing psychological research and making therapeutic tools accessible to wider audiences.