Gemma Griffith

Dr. Gemma Griffith is a Reader in Psychology at Bangor University's School of Psychology and Sports Science. She co-directs the Centre for Mindfulness Research and Practice (CMRP) and leads its postgraduate programs. Griffith has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles and co-authored/edited two books on mindfulness teaching.

• PGDip in Teaching Mindfulness (Bangor University, 2015)
• PhD in Parental Adjustment (Bangor University, 2010)
• MSc in Applied Behavior Analysis (Bangor University, 2006)
• BSc in Psychology (Bangor University, 2004)

Her research focuses on mindfulness-based interventions for parents and individuals with intellectual disabilities, exploring connections between child behavior problems and maternal well-being. She developed the Mindfulness-Based Interventions: Teaching and Learning Companion (TLC), a globally used reflective tool for mindfulness educators. Recent projects include adapting mindfulness training for exercise referral practitioners and studying linguistic markers in online mindfulness discourse.

Griffith has presented at international conferences in Japan, China, and online platforms, discussing mindfulness applications for diverse populations. She serves as an external examiner for the University of Exeter (2016-2020) and organizes academic events like the International Mindfulness Summit. Her work emphasizes practical implementation in schools, clinical settings, and family systems.