Donna Strickland

Donna Strickland experienced a profound interpersonal transformation when she first encountered Insight Dialogue in 2006. Since 2011, she has shared this deeply heart-opening practice by leading a number of Insight Dialogue classes in Columbia, Missouri, where she is a member of the teachers’ council at Show Me Dharma. As a former English professor, Donna developed a relational “mindful writing” approach that she continues to share in workshops. Inspired by the power of dyadic practice, she changed careers and now has the privilege to work daily as a relational psychotherapist. She also serves on the Metta Foundation Board.

Category: Teacher

Upcoming Programs by Donna Strickland

Fierce Equanimity: Relational Practice in Difficult Times

Also With Sue Brown

May 2, 2026

When life’s difficulties seem overwhelming, we may have a reflex to turn into ourselves and away from the world. But the Buddha taught that true refuge is not in hiding, but in courageously being with whatever is happening, to see clearly the Dhamma of arising and passing away. And we do not do this alone, but in the context of Sangha, a community of practice.