Dr. Smith is Professor Emeritus (retired) of Psychology at Chicago’s Roosevelt University,. In his nearly 50 years at the University, he has served as teacher, supervisor, program director, researcher, clinical psychologist, and most notably initiator of the Roosevelt University doctoral program (PsyD) in clinical psychology. Although Dr. Smith’s expertise includes clinical psychology, personality theory, critical thinking (applied to the paranormal and health psychology), and stress management, most of his work has focused on mindfulness theory and practice.

Dr. Smith has studied and practiced mindfulness and contemplative techniques since 1969. Since 1975 he has taught over 150 mindfulness classes of over 4,000 students. Not wedded to any specific tradition, his RMM (Relaxation / Meditation / Mindfulness) or TGM (Third-Generation Mindfulness) approach is inclusive, flexible, individualized, and based on science. A typical course covers a complete menu of exercises, including at least the following: yoga, breathing exercises, muscle relaxation autogenic self-suggestion, imagery, mantra meditation, and full mindfulness.

Publications include more than 25 books and dozen of articles. His book publishers have included Aldine, Kendall Hunt, Guilford Press, Macmillan, Oxford University Press, Plenum, Praeger, Prentice-Hall, Research Press, Springer, and Wiley/Blackwell. His broad-spectrum "relaxation / meditation / mindfulness" inventories have been used and translated around the world (Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Germany, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Israel, Korea, Lithuania, Mexico, the Netherlands, Poland, Republic of South Africa, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, and Taiwan).

Dr. Smith currently works as an independent mindfulness scholar. He provides free consultation for researchers using his material and free access to his RMM Tracker mindfulness inventories.

Mindfulness Reimagined is unique, comprehensive, and practical guide for both students and teachers. It incorporates five powerful elements:

• The Rich Training Format. Truly effective mindfulness training goes beyond the minimal format found in popular online or meditation app instruction.

• The Home Exercise. Students are guided to select a preferred core mindfulness exercise. Clear step-by-step (with online audio) instructions are provided for the three most popular and most validated exercises used by experts. Or one can use one’s own exercise regardless of tradition. The home exercise forms the basis of training and can be of any length, ranging from 5 to 30 minutes.

• Mindful Bodywork. Physical meditation-centered supplementary exercises reduce distracting tension and provide an easy body stimulus for sustained mindful focus. Students pick what works for them from yoga, breathing exercises, and progressive muscle relaxation – the three approaches with most empirical validation. Audio links are provided. Additional options include tai-chi, qi gong, light aerobics / strength training, and the new and innovative “Joy Workout” of simple rhythmic exercises (with video link).

• The Universal Mindfulness Orienting Map. A remarkable orienting map of 27 “RMM States” enhances our understanding of the full potential of mindfulness and illuminates a rainbow of potential journeys. The Map is universally compatible and shows how diverse and seemingly unrelated traditions and techniques are all interrelated and can enhance and strengthen each other. This tool is the product of over 30 peer-reviewed studies involving thousands of practitioners from such diverse traditions as meditation, mindfulness, yoga, tai chi, prayer, visualization, and various systems of clinical physical relaxation.

• The Image Priming Method. Training is enhanced by the new Image Training Method. Here, a guiding sequence of 500 provocative and stunning training images strategically deepen our understanding of mindfulness, quiet focus on the living present moment.

This user-friendly and practical manual is clear, direct, and engaging. Notable features include:

• Universally compatible, based on no specific religion, dogma, or psychological system,

• Written for beginning and advanced practitioners and trainers,

• Links to online audio instruction spoken by Dr. Smith,

• Do-it-yourself option for self-run groups,

• Flexible lengths from single one hour session to 10 week course,

• Compatible for self-exploration, therapy, or spiritual growth,

• Appropriate for those who already have and wish to continue a preferred practice, or beginners exploring mindfulness for the first time.