Amita Schmidt

Amita Schmidt, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and longtime Buddhist meditation teacher, shares her insights on the synergy between psychology and spirituality. She discusses the basics of Internal Family Systems therapy and reframes the inner critic as a protector. Amita recounts her own journey through trauma and a pivotal insight that lifted her depression. With practical tips on cultivating self-energy and embracing self-compassion, she emphasizes the power of acceptance, surrender, and accessing a wise inner presence.