Mindfulness
Coaching
& Retreats
Bio
Jess Morey is a meditation teacher and contemplative coach.
She began practicing meditation at age 14 on teen retreats offered by the Insight Meditation Society (IMS), and has maintained a consistent commitment to meditation since. Diving head first into meditation at such a key developmental stage makes the revelatory perspective of mindfulness & compassion her natural home turf, and gives her an easy, conversational teaching style anyone can relate to.
She is also a lead teacher, cofounder and former executive director of Inward Bound Mindfulness Education which runs in-depth mindfulness programming for youth, and the parents and professionals who support them across the US, and internationally.
Before dedicating her professional life to teaching mindfulness, Jess studied engineering and worked in clean energy finance. She has no doubt in the technical brilliance of humanity to solve the challenges facing us – including climate change and systemic injustice. Where she believes we need some help is in our inner & interpersonal intelligence.
Her published works range from the chapter ‘Ordinary Awakening’ in Blue Jean Buddha to Conflict Resolution of the Boruca Hydro-Energy Project: Renewable Energy Production in Costa Rica. She combined these areas of passion in an article in the Shambhala Sun, “Bodhi Trees,” about the potential of Buddhist practice to heal our relationship with the natural world. She holds a BA in Environmental Engineering from Dartmouth College and master’s degrees in Sustainable Development and International Affairs.
Training
I began practicing meditation at age 14 on teen retreats offered by the Insight Meditation Society (IMS) and graduated from the IMS Teacher Training in 2021. My primary training and study have been in Insight Meditation, particularly Burmese Vipassana in the Mahasi style. Since 2013, I have also studied intensively within Tibetan Vajrayana traditions. I have been leading meditation retreats since 2009 and am honored to serve as the Board Chair of the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies.
At this time, I am particularly interested in integrating nonviolence and social justice into my meditation practice and teaching. In this, I am deeply inspired and grateful to the work of my mentor Miki Kashtan. In the midst of the current global environmental crisis given my educational and professional background, I am committed to exploring the relationship between contemplative practice, nature and sustainability.
Finally, my journey has included healing from childhood trauma, sexual abuse and generational alcoholism through Somatic Experiencing, Attachment Therapy, Internal Family Systems and other contemplative, somatic therapeutic approaches. I bring to my teaching trauma-sensitive and healing practices.
All of these threads are inextricably linked for me – injustice, desecration of nature, disconnection from our bodies, lack of community and belonging, trauma, addiction, attachment disorders. My practice and teaching seek to address them in an integrated way – towards an embodied freedom and wisdom that manifests in deep integrity and care for the needs of the widest possible circle of beings, ourselves included.
Events
march
25marallday27mayalldayGroup Attachment Coaching
Event Details
During the spring of 2024, I will be offering a few 9 week series of small group coaching focused on Contemplative Attachment Healing. Each group will be no more than
more
Event Details
During the spring of 2024, I will be offering a few 9 week series of small group coaching focused on Contemplative Attachment Healing. Each group will be no more than 8 people.
If you are interested please fill out this google form
Session Details:
- Duration: 90 minutes per weekly session on Zoom
- Content: Discussion of attachment theory topics, guided meditation practice, group discussion, and contemplative coaching for one or more participants.
Purpose: Participating in a group setting enhances the benefits of attachment work. Attachment healing thrives in relationships, and through this program, we will create a supportive community for insight and healing.
Who: This program is designed for people with a regular meditation practice interested in exploring attachment patterns through contemplative approaches. The teachings are rooted in Dr. Dan Brown’s 3 Pillar Protocol and other Buddhist techniques.
Cost:
- Fee: Sliding scale $700 – $350 for 9 sessions based on your self assessed financial capacity
- Includes: Access to a library of guided meditation practices supporting group practice topics
- Payment: Full payment is requested before the start of the session. If cost is prohibitive, please contact Jessica Morey at jessiemorey@gmail.com to discuss alternative arrangements.
Commitments:
- Attend all sessions to the best of your ability.
- Commit to regular, daily meditation practice during the 2-month period to support group work.
Time
March 25 (Monday) - May 27 (Monday)
Location
Online
april
25marallday27mayalldayGroup Attachment Coaching
Event Details
During the spring of 2024, I will be offering a few 9 week series of small group coaching focused on Contemplative Attachment Healing. Each group will be no more than
more
Event Details
During the spring of 2024, I will be offering a few 9 week series of small group coaching focused on Contemplative Attachment Healing. Each group will be no more than 8 people.
If you are interested please fill out this google form
Session Details:
- Duration: 90 minutes per weekly session on Zoom
- Content: Discussion of attachment theory topics, guided meditation practice, group discussion, and contemplative coaching for one or more participants.
Purpose: Participating in a group setting enhances the benefits of attachment work. Attachment healing thrives in relationships, and through this program, we will create a supportive community for insight and healing.
Who: This program is designed for people with a regular meditation practice interested in exploring attachment patterns through contemplative approaches. The teachings are rooted in Dr. Dan Brown’s 3 Pillar Protocol and other Buddhist techniques.
Cost:
- Fee: Sliding scale $700 – $350 for 9 sessions based on your self assessed financial capacity
- Includes: Access to a library of guided meditation practices supporting group practice topics
- Payment: Full payment is requested before the start of the session. If cost is prohibitive, please contact Jessica Morey at jessiemorey@gmail.com to discuss alternative arrangements.
Commitments:
- Attend all sessions to the best of your ability.
- Commit to regular, daily meditation practice during the 2-month period to support group work.
Time
March 25 (Monday) - May 27 (Monday)
Location
Online
01apr7:00 pm8:30 pmPartnership as PracticeApplying Dharma to Intimate Relationships
Event Details
Join with the Insight Meditation Society sangha on a journey into the heart of intimate relationships as a path of insight. While
more
Event Details
Join with the Insight Meditation Society sangha on a journey into the heart of intimate relationships as a path of insight. While our spiritual lineage often draws from monastic traditions, this course delves into the practical application of Buddhist teachings within committed partnerships. Together, we will navigate the joys and challenges of intimate connections, focusing on cultivating the sublime qualities of mind highlighted by the Buddha, particularly through the lens of the Brahmaviharas. Through guided exploration, we will learn how to foster a deep sense of loving security within the context of impermanence and uncertainty, enriching our relationships with wisdom and compassion.
The program will include guided meditation practices, dharma discussion, questions + responses, and an opportunity to engage with others in breakout groups.
Time
(Monday) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST
Location
Online
Organizer
08apr7:00 pm8:30 pmPartnership as PracticeApplying Dharma to Intimate Relationships
Event Details
Join with the Insight Meditation Society sangha on a journey into the heart of intimate relationships as a path of insight. While
more
Event Details
Join with the Insight Meditation Society sangha on a journey into the heart of intimate relationships as a path of insight. While our spiritual lineage often draws from monastic traditions, this course delves into the practical application of Buddhist teachings within committed partnerships. Together, we will navigate the joys and challenges of intimate connections, focusing on cultivating the sublime qualities of mind highlighted by the Buddha, particularly through the lens of the Brahmaviharas. Through guided exploration, we will learn how to foster a deep sense of loving security within the context of impermanence and uncertainty, enriching our relationships with wisdom and compassion.
The program will include guided meditation practices, dharma discussion, questions + responses, and an opportunity to engage with others in breakout groups.
Time
(Monday) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST
Location
Online
Organizer
15apr7:00 pm8:30 pmPartnership as PracticeApplying Dharma to Intimate Relationships
Event Details
Join with the Insight Meditation Society sangha on a journey into the heart of intimate relationships as a path of insight. While
more
Event Details
Join with the Insight Meditation Society sangha on a journey into the heart of intimate relationships as a path of insight. While our spiritual lineage often draws from monastic traditions, this course delves into the practical application of Buddhist teachings within committed partnerships. Together, we will navigate the joys and challenges of intimate connections, focusing on cultivating the sublime qualities of mind highlighted by the Buddha, particularly through the lens of the Brahmaviharas. Through guided exploration, we will learn how to foster a deep sense of loving security within the context of impermanence and uncertainty, enriching our relationships with wisdom and compassion.
The program will include guided meditation practices, dharma discussion, questions + responses, and an opportunity to engage with others in breakout groups.
Time
(Monday) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST
Location
Online
Organizer
22apr7:00 pm8:30 pmPartnership as PracticeApplying Dharma to Intimate Relationships
Event Details
Join with the Insight Meditation Society sangha on a journey into the heart of intimate relationships as a path of insight. While
more
Event Details
Join with the Insight Meditation Society sangha on a journey into the heart of intimate relationships as a path of insight. While our spiritual lineage often draws from monastic traditions, this course delves into the practical application of Buddhist teachings within committed partnerships. Together, we will navigate the joys and challenges of intimate connections, focusing on cultivating the sublime qualities of mind highlighted by the Buddha, particularly through the lens of the Brahmaviharas. Through guided exploration, we will learn how to foster a deep sense of loving security within the context of impermanence and uncertainty, enriching our relationships with wisdom and compassion.
The program will include guided meditation practices, dharma discussion, questions + responses, and an opportunity to engage with others in breakout groups.
Time
(Monday) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST
Location
Online
Organizer
29apr7:00 pm8:30 pmPartnership as PracticeApplying Dharma to Intimate Relationships
Event Details
Join with the Insight Meditation Society sangha on a journey into the heart of intimate relationships as a path of insight. While
more
Event Details
Join with the Insight Meditation Society sangha on a journey into the heart of intimate relationships as a path of insight. While our spiritual lineage often draws from monastic traditions, this course delves into the practical application of Buddhist teachings within committed partnerships. Together, we will navigate the joys and challenges of intimate connections, focusing on cultivating the sublime qualities of mind highlighted by the Buddha, particularly through the lens of the Brahmaviharas. Through guided exploration, we will learn how to foster a deep sense of loving security within the context of impermanence and uncertainty, enriching our relationships with wisdom and compassion.
The program will include guided meditation practices, dharma discussion, questions + responses, and an opportunity to engage with others in breakout groups.
Time
(Monday) 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EST
Location
Online
Organizer
may
25marallday27mayalldayGroup Attachment Coaching
Event Details
During the spring of 2024, I will be offering a few 9 week series of small group coaching focused on Contemplative Attachment Healing. Each group will be no more than
more
Event Details
During the spring of 2024, I will be offering a few 9 week series of small group coaching focused on Contemplative Attachment Healing. Each group will be no more than 8 people.
If you are interested please fill out this google form
Session Details:
- Duration: 90 minutes per weekly session on Zoom
- Content: Discussion of attachment theory topics, guided meditation practice, group discussion, and contemplative coaching for one or more participants.
Purpose: Participating in a group setting enhances the benefits of attachment work. Attachment healing thrives in relationships, and through this program, we will create a supportive community for insight and healing.
Who: This program is designed for people with a regular meditation practice interested in exploring attachment patterns through contemplative approaches. The teachings are rooted in Dr. Dan Brown’s 3 Pillar Protocol and other Buddhist techniques.
Cost:
- Fee: Sliding scale $700 – $350 for 9 sessions based on your self assessed financial capacity
- Includes: Access to a library of guided meditation practices supporting group practice topics
- Payment: Full payment is requested before the start of the session. If cost is prohibitive, please contact Jessica Morey at jessiemorey@gmail.com to discuss alternative arrangements.
Commitments:
- Attend all sessions to the best of your ability.
- Commit to regular, daily meditation practice during the 2-month period to support group work.
Time
March 25 (Monday) - May 27 (Monday)
Location
Online
07may7:15 pm8:45 pmExploring Grief Together
Event Details
Our practice together will include eco-grief and as well as other forms of grief- and how we hold, open and practice with grief to move into a space of tender
more
Event Details
Our practice together will include eco-grief and as well as other forms of grief- and how we hold, open and practice with grief to move into a space of tender action.
Drawing inspiration from the teachings of Joanna Macy, Linda Thai and Francis Weller, this three-week practice group invites you to acknowledge and feel your grief — for yourself and for the world. Together, we will create a compassionate space to honor, embrace, and practice with all kinds of sorrows, including personal losses and the profound ecological grief of our times.
We will lean into mindfulness and loving-kindness practices to help us navigate the depths of our grief, offering tender acknowledgment and patient companionship. The goal? To give our grief the attention it deserves with the hope that by doing so we can find our way back to a place of reconnection with all of life – including a deepening intimacy with ourselves. In doing so we may find renewed energy and clarity to move into a space of wise action in the world.
This program is appropriate for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Our time together will include talks, guided meditation instructions, and ample opportunity for discussion and questions. Everyone is welcome.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm EST
Location
Cambridge Insight Meditation Center
Organizer
Cambridge Insight Meditation Center
14may7:15 pm8:45 pmExploring Grief Together
Event Details
Our practice together will include eco-grief and as well as other forms of grief- and how we hold, open and practice with grief to move into a space of tender
more
Event Details
Our practice together will include eco-grief and as well as other forms of grief- and how we hold, open and practice with grief to move into a space of tender action.
Drawing inspiration from the teachings of Joanna Macy, Linda Thai and Francis Weller, this three-week practice group invites you to acknowledge and feel your grief — for yourself and for the world. Together, we will create a compassionate space to honor, embrace, and practice with all kinds of sorrows, including personal losses and the profound ecological grief of our times.
We will lean into mindfulness and loving-kindness practices to help us navigate the depths of our grief, offering tender acknowledgment and patient companionship. The goal? To give our grief the attention it deserves with the hope that by doing so we can find our way back to a place of reconnection with all of life – including a deepening intimacy with ourselves. In doing so we may find renewed energy and clarity to move into a space of wise action in the world.
This program is appropriate for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Our time together will include talks, guided meditation instructions, and ample opportunity for discussion and questions. Everyone is welcome.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm EST
Location
Cambridge Insight Meditation Center
Organizer
Cambridge Insight Meditation Center
21may7:15 pm8:45 pmExploring Grief Together
Event Details
Our practice together will include eco-grief and as well as other forms of grief- and how we hold, open and practice with grief to move into a space of tender
more
Event Details
Our practice together will include eco-grief and as well as other forms of grief- and how we hold, open and practice with grief to move into a space of tender action.
Drawing inspiration from the teachings of Joanna Macy, Linda Thai and Francis Weller, this three-week practice group invites you to acknowledge and feel your grief — for yourself and for the world. Together, we will create a compassionate space to honor, embrace, and practice with all kinds of sorrows, including personal losses and the profound ecological grief of our times.
We will lean into mindfulness and loving-kindness practices to help us navigate the depths of our grief, offering tender acknowledgment and patient companionship. The goal? To give our grief the attention it deserves with the hope that by doing so we can find our way back to a place of reconnection with all of life – including a deepening intimacy with ourselves. In doing so we may find renewed energy and clarity to move into a space of wise action in the world.
This program is appropriate for beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Our time together will include talks, guided meditation instructions, and ample opportunity for discussion and questions. Everyone is welcome.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:15 pm - 8:45 pm EST
Location
Cambridge Insight Meditation Center
Organizer
Cambridge Insight Meditation Center
september
Event Details
Find Your PATH. Find Your PEOPLE. Find Your PURPOSE. What is the Contemplative Semester? C.S. is a 3-month immersion in Buddhist Wisdom, Living in Community and Meditation Practice for 18-25 year olds.
more
Event Details
Find Your PATH.
Find Your PEOPLE.
Find Your PURPOSE.
What is the Contemplative Semester?
C.S. is a 3-month immersion in Buddhist Wisdom, Living in Community and Meditation Practice for 18-25 year olds.
-
4 Weeks of (mostly) Silent Retreats
-
3 Classes on Buddhist Theory & Practice, Relational Mindfulness & Nature Connection
-
Living in Community based on shared power & collaboration
>> Read more about the program curriculum HERE.
What will I learn?
Learn how to . . .
-
Integrate Buddhist wisdom into everyday life
-
Skillfully navigate conflict & power dynamics
-
Speak your truth
-
Work with strong emotions & habitual thoughts
-
Apply principles of nonviolence to social change
-
Build communities based on shared power
-
Collaborate with others
-
Communicate your needs & desires
-
Live in harmony with the natural world
You’ll also learn about . . .
-
The foundations of Buddhist Philosophy
-
How Buddhism intersects with race, identity, justice & modern-day Western life
-
How identity & culture shape our understanding of nature
-
How to respond to the ecological crisis with compassion
Time
September 8 (Sunday) - December 14 (Saturday)
Organizer
october
Event Details
Find Your PATH. Find Your PEOPLE. Find Your PURPOSE. What is the Contemplative Semester? C.S. is a 3-month immersion in Buddhist Wisdom, Living in Community and Meditation Practice for 18-25 year olds.
more
Event Details
Find Your PATH.
Find Your PEOPLE.
Find Your PURPOSE.
What is the Contemplative Semester?
C.S. is a 3-month immersion in Buddhist Wisdom, Living in Community and Meditation Practice for 18-25 year olds.
-
4 Weeks of (mostly) Silent Retreats
-
3 Classes on Buddhist Theory & Practice, Relational Mindfulness & Nature Connection
-
Living in Community based on shared power & collaboration
>> Read more about the program curriculum HERE.
What will I learn?
Learn how to . . .
-
Integrate Buddhist wisdom into everyday life
-
Skillfully navigate conflict & power dynamics
-
Speak your truth
-
Work with strong emotions & habitual thoughts
-
Apply principles of nonviolence to social change
-
Build communities based on shared power
-
Collaborate with others
-
Communicate your needs & desires
-
Live in harmony with the natural world
You’ll also learn about . . .
-
The foundations of Buddhist Philosophy
-
How Buddhism intersects with race, identity, justice & modern-day Western life
-
How identity & culture shape our understanding of nature
-
How to respond to the ecological crisis with compassion
Time
September 8 (Sunday) - December 14 (Saturday)
Organizer
november
Event Details
Find Your PATH. Find Your PEOPLE. Find Your PURPOSE. What is the Contemplative Semester? C.S. is a 3-month immersion in Buddhist Wisdom, Living in Community and Meditation Practice for 18-25 year olds.
more
Event Details
Find Your PATH.
Find Your PEOPLE.
Find Your PURPOSE.
What is the Contemplative Semester?
C.S. is a 3-month immersion in Buddhist Wisdom, Living in Community and Meditation Practice for 18-25 year olds.
-
4 Weeks of (mostly) Silent Retreats
-
3 Classes on Buddhist Theory & Practice, Relational Mindfulness & Nature Connection
-
Living in Community based on shared power & collaboration
>> Read more about the program curriculum HERE.
What will I learn?
Learn how to . . .
-
Integrate Buddhist wisdom into everyday life
-
Skillfully navigate conflict & power dynamics
-
Speak your truth
-
Work with strong emotions & habitual thoughts
-
Apply principles of nonviolence to social change
-
Build communities based on shared power
-
Collaborate with others
-
Communicate your needs & desires
-
Live in harmony with the natural world
You’ll also learn about . . .
-
The foundations of Buddhist Philosophy
-
How Buddhism intersects with race, identity, justice & modern-day Western life
-
How identity & culture shape our understanding of nature
-
How to respond to the ecological crisis with compassion
Time
September 8 (Sunday) - December 14 (Saturday)
Organizer
december
Event Details
Find Your PATH. Find Your PEOPLE. Find Your PURPOSE. What is the Contemplative Semester? C.S. is a 3-month immersion in Buddhist Wisdom, Living in Community and Meditation Practice for 18-25 year olds.
more
Event Details
Find Your PATH.
Find Your PEOPLE.
Find Your PURPOSE.
What is the Contemplative Semester?
C.S. is a 3-month immersion in Buddhist Wisdom, Living in Community and Meditation Practice for 18-25 year olds.
-
4 Weeks of (mostly) Silent Retreats
-
3 Classes on Buddhist Theory & Practice, Relational Mindfulness & Nature Connection
-
Living in Community based on shared power & collaboration
>> Read more about the program curriculum HERE.
What will I learn?
Learn how to . . .
-
Integrate Buddhist wisdom into everyday life
-
Skillfully navigate conflict & power dynamics
-
Speak your truth
-
Work with strong emotions & habitual thoughts
-
Apply principles of nonviolence to social change
-
Build communities based on shared power
-
Collaborate with others
-
Communicate your needs & desires
-
Live in harmony with the natural world
You’ll also learn about . . .
-
The foundations of Buddhist Philosophy
-
How Buddhism intersects with race, identity, justice & modern-day Western life
-
How identity & culture shape our understanding of nature
-
How to respond to the ecological crisis with compassion
Time
September 8 (Sunday) - December 14 (Saturday)