Gregg Kerch | The Art of Taking Action

Gregg Kerch, “The Art of Taking Action: Lessons from Japanese Psychology” Gregg Krech will discuss the Art of Taking Action, focusing on themes such as resilience, self-discipline, mindfulness, coping with anxiety, risk and finding purpose. Gregg’s work is primarily grounded in Japanese approaches to mental health which offer an alternative to traditional Western models. Rather than associating ourselves with “diagnostic labels,” he offers strategies for a shift from a feeling-centered life to a purpose-centered life. Gregg is one of the leading experts on Japanese Psychology in the U.S. and the author of several books including, A Natural Approach to Mental Wellness:Japanese Psychology and the Skills We Need for Psychological and Spiritual Health. He is the Director of the ToDo Institute in Vermont and Editor of Thirty Thousand Days: A Journal for Living on Purpose. His work has been featured in The Sun magazine, Utne Reader, Tricycle, Counseling Today and on public radio.