Books By Sydney, PhD LSCSW Spears, Kristin Neff - Author

Sydney Spears, Ph.D., LCSW, TCTSY-F, is a licensed clinical social worker in private practice, trauma-sensitive yoga facilitator, and certified Mindful Self-Compassion instructor who resides in the Kansas City area. Her areas of interest, teaching, and psychotherapy include trauma-sensitive responsive care, somatic approaches, trauma-sensitive yoga and movement, mindfulness-based practices, diversity, equity and inclusion, and grief and loss. Formerly a professor and administrator at the University of Kansas School of Social Welfare, Sydney is currently the Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at the Center for Mindful Self-Compassion. She also serves on the leadership team for the Center for Trauma and Embodiment in Massachusetts.  Erin Wallace is an illustrator and artist living in Seattle, Washington. Her work balances simplicity and depth while remaining fun and approachable.