David A. Treleaven

David A. Treleaven is an American psychologist, educator and author who specialises in the intersection of mindfulness, trauma and mental health. The Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness Workbook provides practical exercises and guidance for people who want to practise mindfulness safely, particularly those who have experienced trauma. Treleaven's work addresses the important but often overlooked reality that standard mindfulness practices can sometimes be destabilising or retraumatising for people with trauma histories. The workbook builds on his previous book, Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness, offering step-by-step exercises that help practitioners modify their approach to meditation and mindfulness to accommodate trauma responses. His work has been influential in both clinical and mindfulness communities, helping to bridge the gap between trauma therapy and contemplative practice. His audiobooks and books are essential resources for therapists, mindfulness teachers and individuals seeking to practise mindfulness in a way that supports rather than undermines their healing.