Upcoming BCP meeting: December 14, 2025 10:30a-11:30a EST Transcendental Meditation (™)

Buddhism and Contemplative Practices (BCP) Interest Group

Bridging Ancient Wisdom and Modern Mental Health Care

We envision a world where mental health care is enriched by wisdom traditions that nurture both mind and heart. Through shared learning, professional collaboration, and ethical practice, we aim to help practitioners bring greater presence, insight, and compassion to their work.

Our Mission

Rooted in the wisdom of Buddhist and contemplative traditions, our mission is to weave ancient practices into modern mental health care. Through study, dialogue, and shared practice, we support mental health professionals to:

Integrate Buddhist psychology and contemplative methods into therapeutic settings
Cultivate mindfulness, compassion, and self-awareness in their clients and themselves
Foster inner growth, resilience, and well-being across the lifespan
Contribute to the evolving conversation and research on contemplative science within psychology, psychiatry, and education

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Join the BCP Interest Group

Membership is more than access — it’s about community.

Becoming a member of the BCP Interest Group connects you with a professional community dedicated to bridging ancient wisdom and modern mental health practice.

Benefits include:

Access to professional webinars and workshops with experienced teachers locally and nationwide.
Access to practical tools such as guided meditations, clinical worksheets, and case examples.
Opportunities to network with like-minded professionals and collaborate on research and publication.

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Co-Founders / Coordinators

Anthony Pantaleno, Ph.D

Dr. Anthony Pantaleno

Psychologist, educator, and author specializing in Buddhist psychology and adolescent mental health.

Melissa Schroeder, Psy.D., BCBA

Melissa Schroeder

Clinical psychologist, educator, and yoga teacher with expertise in Buddhist psychology and mindfulness-based interventions.

Members

Our community includes practitioners across disciplines who are committed to compassionate care, scholarly inquiry, and personal practice.

Ready to bring greater presence, insight, and compassion to your work?

Whether you are a therapist, counselor, educator, or researcher, becoming a member connects you with a professional community dedicated to compassionate care. We’d be honored to make space at the table for one more.

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