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
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 bestselling author
Mary C. Commerford, Ph.D.
Clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst
Apr 16 2026
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
ON ZOOM
IN-PERSON! BOOK GIVEAWAY!
The New Perimenopause: An Evidence-Based Guide to Surviving the Zone of Chaos and Feeling Like Yourself Again
Mary Claire Haver, MD
Board-certified OB/GYN, founder of The 'Pause Wellness, and #1 New York Times bestselling author
Heidi Stevens
Chicago-based writer and Director of External Affairs for the University of Chicago’s TMW Center for Early Learning + Public Health
Apr 29 2026
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Regina Dominican High School, O'Shaughnessy Theater
Note: Event start time is Central Time (CT).
NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

