Jason Luoma, Ph.D., is CEO of Portland Psychotherapy, Clinic, Research, & Training Center, a research and training clinic that uses social enterprise concepts to fund scientific research. He is a practicing clinical psychologist and researcher focusing on shame, self-criticism, self-compassion and the interpersonal functions of emotion. He has provided numerous workshops around the world, is co-author of the book Learning Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and has nearly 50 professional publications. He is intensively trained in RO DBT.