Dr Matthew Skinta is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Affiliated Faculty of Women and Gender Studies at Roosevelt University (Chicago, USA). He is a peer-reviewed trainer of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, a certified Functional Analytic Psychotherapy trainer, and a certified teacher of Compassion Cultivation Training. Dr. Skinta’s global work on the adaptation and advancement of cognitive behavior therapies for work with sexual orientation and gender diverse people has led to honors from a number of professional organizations, and he believes building compassion is one of the best ways to heal and thrive in divided communities.