Our research programs aim to investigate the impact of mindfulness and compassion based interventions on outcomes of health and well-being, the underlying neural mechanisms of self-regulation, and healthcare system transformation.

Active Studies

  • PARTS NB: "The Program for Alleviating Relationship Trauma and Stress through New Behaviors (PARTS-NB)" is a pilot trial investigating the feasibility and acceptability of a live-online, Internal Family Systems program for individuals that have a history of using violence in intimate partner relationships. Participants will complete weekly groups for 20 weeks as well as 6 to 9 individual sessions throughout the study period. We are collaborating with Waterland counseling in Washington State to receive referrals and support the necessary court-requirements for our participants. The study is funded by the Washington State Department of Commerce Office of Crime Victims Advocacy.

  • PARTS-CPP: Program for Alleviating Relationship Trauma and Stress, Centering Patients Perspective; no self-referral

  • Participate in Research

    • OWL: Our Whole Lives, see study flyer here.

    • Be Well With Migraine: flyer coming soon

Mindful Behavior Change Research

Mindful-PC: Integrating Mindfulness into the Patient-Centered Medical Home

Mindful-OBOT: Effect of Mindfulness on Opioid Use and Anxiety During Primary Care Buprenorphine Treatment

Migraines: Vagus Nerve Stimulation and Stress Reduction for Migraines Study

PARTS: Program for Alleviating and Resolving Trauma and Stress (PARTS Pilot Study), Supporting mental health with Internal Family Systems

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Featured News: CMC was awarded a research grant titled “Neural and physiologic effects of self-compassion on chronic pain” from the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital.  This grant provides seed funding for a pilot neuroimaging study examining self-compassion training for people experiencing chronic lower back pain.