Gregory Kramer, Ph.D.
Founder and Guiding Teacher, Metta Programs, Developer of the Insight Dialogue meditation practice
Insight Dialogue: Practicing Interpersonal Meditation
Connection | Innovation | Meditation | Mental Health | Mindfulness | Psychology | Relationships | Sociology | Transformation | Well Being
This one-day retreat is offered free of charge to the community – meditation experience is helpful, but not essential. Gregory Kramer, Ph.D. will explain the concept of Insight Dialogue, and participants will have the time to calm their minds, practice ID, and move to a deeper level of relationality. Co-taught with Phyllis Hicks, D.Min., Senior Teacher, Metta Programs. Coffee, tea and water will be provided; participants must bring own non-refrigerated lunch. Meditation experience is helpful but not essential. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED – space is limited, and we cannot allow drop-in attendees.
Upcoming Events
ZOOM EVENT + BOOK GIVEAWAY
Born to Flourish: How New Science and Ancient Wisdom Reveal a Simple Path to Thriving
Richard J. Davidson, Ph.D.
William James and Vilas Research Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry and founder and director of the Center for Healthy Minds, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Cortland Dahl, Ph.D.
Chief Contemplative Officer at Humin and research scientist at UW-Madison's Center for Healthy Minds
Jacqueline Moreno
Chief Service Officer of the Illinois Student Assistance Commission
Apr 8 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
ON ZOOM
IN-PERSON! BOOK GIVEAWAY!
There Is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America
Brian Goldstone, Ph.D.
Journalist and Author
Apr 14 2026
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Evanston Township High School Auditorium
Note: Event start time is Central Time (CT).
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
ZOOM EVENT
An Objective Look at Meditation Methods and Enlightenment
Elaine N. Aron, Ph.D.
Clinical and research psychologist and the bestselling author
Mary C. Commerford, Ph.D.
Clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst
Apr 16 2026
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
ON ZOOM


