Kristen Gull (she pronouns) is a cis trainee therapist from Pepperdine University. After graduating from Sarah Lawrence College in 2011, she pursued an artistic career while working as an art teacher. In 2013, she began studying mindfulness meditation rooted in radical acceptance of the present moment and compassion for self and others. As an animal activist, she volunteered with several organizations rescuing cats and kittens from off the streets of Southern California, and has 3 cats of her own. As a former art teacher, she is passionate about helping others express themselves and imagine new ways of being. These experiences taught her the healing power of connection by being fully present with oneself and others. She is excited to be at the TH&WC.