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Chartered Psychologist and Associate Professor of Contemplative Psychology

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Dr William Van Gordon is a Chartered Psychologist and Associate Professor of Contemplative Psychology at the University of Derby, UK. He is widely regarded as a leading international expert in Contemplative Psychology and in the last 5 years alone, in addition to three books William has published over 100 academic papers, including in some of the world’s leading psychology and medical journals. William’s research has been described as “groundbreaking” by Grazia UK, and during the past 24 months, his work has been featured by national or major news outlets on more than 100 occasions in 15 different countries, including by the national BBC TV News Channel, BBC East-Midlands Today, BBC Inside Out, ITV, The Times, The Telegraph, BBC News (Online), The Sun, Express, Metro, talkRadio, Mail Online, and BBC Mundo. William also writes a regular blog on Contemplative Psychology for Psychology Today. Prior to joining academia, William was a Buddhist monk for ten years and he has previously worked in senior management roles for Marconi Plc, PepsiCo International and Aldi Stores Ltd. In the case of this latter position, he had total operational responsibility for a £28 million portfolio of six supermarkets with over 60 employees. William regularly travels all over the world to give keynote speeches, lectures and workshops on meditation and contemplative practice.
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In the last week I’ve provided comments on vivid dreams during lockdown in TV & print media in 6 countries, including extensive coverage today in this Net Doctor article (republished on Yahoo Life)

May 7, 2020 williamvangordon

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I was interviewed for an article in yesterday’s print edition of The Independent about vivid dreams during the #lockdown – “On lockdown: Why sweet dreams are not made of this”

May 7, 2020 williamvangordon

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I was on the Weekend Sunrise breakfast show on Australian national TV this morning discussing ‘quarandreams’ and sleep health (allow adverts and analytics to enable playback)

May 4, 2020 williamvangordon

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I was interviewed for this article in the Independent on why people are experiencing particularly vivid dreams during the lock-down

April 29, 2020April 29, 2020 williamvangordon

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I was interviewed for this family lockdown survival guide in today’s Daily Express

April 23, 2020 williamvangordon

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My recent advice on mistakes to avoid when meditating has just been featured by iDose

April 16, 2020 williamvangordon

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The recording of my interview on yesterday’s Voice of Islam Radio Drive Time is now available – clip starts 32.40. Discussed coronavirus fear and how to take care of mental health during lock down

April 14, 2020 williamvangordon

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I was just interviewed live on Voice of Islam Radio discussing how catastrophising can undermine COVID-19 decision-making and impact on mental health

April 14, 2020 williamvangordon

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My latest blog for Psychology Today is on: 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Meditating

April 14, 2020 williamvangordon

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I was featured yesterday on Smooth Radio, Heart radio, and Capital FM – discussing the psychology behind stockpiling and panic buying

April 14, 2020 williamvangordon

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  • In the last week I’ve provided comments on vivid dreams during lockdown in TV & print media in 6 countries, including extensive coverage today in this Net Doctor article (republished on Yahoo Life) May 7, 2020
  • I was interviewed for an article in yesterday’s print edition of The Independent about vivid dreams during the #lockdown – “On lockdown: Why sweet dreams are not made of this” May 7, 2020
  • I was on the Weekend Sunrise breakfast show on Australian national TV this morning discussing ‘quarandreams’ and sleep health (allow adverts and analytics to enable playback) May 4, 2020
  • I was interviewed for this article in the Independent on why people are experiencing particularly vivid dreams during the lock-down April 29, 2020
  • I was interviewed for this family lockdown survival guide in today’s Daily Express April 23, 2020

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