0430.png

Dr. Gray is a clinical and forensic psychologist, author, educator, and international speaker.


Dr. Gray’s Work in the Media

 

Selected Publications

 

Educational Trauma: Examples from Testing to the School-to-Prison Pipeline

“… an important alternative to the misguided commitment to standards and testing at the expense of students and educators.”

Paul Thomas, Associate Professor of Education, Furman University, USA

 “A path-breaking book that grounds both theoretically and practically a necessary conversation about the role and implications of acts of harm in schools.”

Michalinos Zembylas, Professor of Educational Theory and Curriculum Studies, Open University of Cyprus, Cyprus

 “This book needs to be read by every education policy-maker, school leader, teacher, and parent. While the research Gray marshals to advocate for students is thorough and complex, the message is straightforward and urgent: the school system we have normalized is poisonous for far too many children.”

Jennifer Fraser, author of  Be A Good Soldier: Children’s Grief in English Modernist Novels and Teaching Bullies: Zero Tolerance in the Court or in the Classroom

“…This book is a much-needed wake-up call about what our education system truly delivers, and why we need to change it now.”

Vicki Abeles, Co-Director of  Race to Nowhere and author of Beyond Measure: Rescuing an Overscheduled, Overtested, Underestimated Generation

 

Self-Compassion for Teens

For a teen, self-compassion opens the door to loving and gratifying relationships, the full unfolding of intelligence, and deep wellbeing in all domains. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Lee-Anne Gray offers the most clear, thorough and accessible guidance in teaching teens self-compassion hat I have encountered or could imagine. My prayer is that anyone who is engaged with teens find their way to this book; the ripples will awaken consciousness everywhere. -- Tara Brach, PhD, Author, Radical Acceptance and True Refuge

Self-compassion is one of the most important strengths for teenagers to develop, to support resilience, well-being, and social connection. And yet it can be quite difficult to talk about and teach. Lee-Anne Gray has created an extraordinary resource for those who want to cultivate self-compassion in themselves and others. This book provides practical exercises, discussion prompts, and a deep dive into what it truly means to care about ourselves. I have not seen a better resource for teaching self-compassion, not just for teenagers, but for anyone. -- Kelly McGonigal, PhD

This book is just the ticket for parents, teachers, and counselors who know the burdens of modern teens and want to help. Self-compassion is a core emotional skill that builds emotional resilience. In this book, Dr. Gray offers a wide array of exercises that awaken self-compassion in teens, tailored specifically for challenging situations such as school stress, identity and body image problems, substance abuse, anxiety, autism and chronic illness. Written in a clear and compassionate style, caregivers will discover a powerful new approach to tricky problems. Highly recommended! --Chris Germer, PhD

An exquisite collection of powerful practices that parents, teachers and therapists can all share with teens in their lives. -- Christopher Willard, PsyD, Author, Growing Up Mindful

Among the keys to self-compassion, Lee-Ann Gray teaches, are mindful awareness, inner strength, and self-regulation. In this succinct manual, parents, teachers and clinicians are guided to impart these and other essential qualities to young people. It is guidance sorely needed in our culture. -- Gabor Maté, MD, Author, Scattered: How Attention Deficit Disorder Originates And What You Can Do About It

Self-Compassion for Teens provides a treasure trove of nurturing, compassionate activities for teens, professionals, and parents to help transform lives. Dr. Gray's clear, tender-hearted, and caring approach shows a depth of understanding critically needed in reaching the souls of our youth and making a real difference. An invaluable asset to every library. --Charlotte Reznick, PhD, Author, The Power of Your Child's Imagination: How to Transform Stress and Anxiety into Joy and Success

When offered by professionals with real personal experience with self-compassion, and when offered from the heart, the practices in this book can support teens in learning the skills of self-compassion. Ultimately this will free teens from the grips of what I fondly call Unkind Mind, and will allow them to thrive and bring their natural gifts in the world. --Amy Saltzman, MD, Author, A Still Quiet Place for Teens

Self-Compassion for Teens is a wonderful collection of practices and activities inspiring teens to treat themselves kindly. For teens dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, school challenges, and much more this book offers new insights that increase self-acceptance. What an important resource for clinicians, teachers, parents and teens to promote self-kindness, creativity, and empathy. -- Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD, Author, Ungifted: Intelligence Redefined

Self-Compassion for Teens is a book that will help many teenagers improve their quality of life by reducing negative emotions, such as anxiety, frustration, worry, and stress, etc. It will help them develop self-compassion, as well as compassion for others. This book has each topic laid out with three categories: Learn, Practice, and Reflect, and is written in easily understood, simple language. --Venerable Tenzin Yignyen, Faculty Hobart & William Smith Colleges


 

LGBTQ+ Youth

“Dr. Lee-Anne Gray has created a precious resource — for LGBTQ+ youth; their caregivers, and the people who love them. Written with equal measures scientific rigor and overarching human compassion, this book will inspire hope, raise spirits, and save lives. An essential tool for helping LGBTQ+ youth to flourish, thrive, and triumph.”

-Jennifer Finney Boylan, Author of She’s Not There: A Life in Two Genders and Long Black Veil

“Lee-Anne Gray’s new book, LGBTQ+ Youth, is an indispensable guide for assisting our young patients in coming-to terms with their sexuality, their gender, or both. Seen through an ecological systems perspective, it provides opportunities for adolescents to more fully understand themselves, and promotes ways that we, as clinicians, can facilitate their growth as well as our own. Underneath the practicality of Dr. Gray’s approach clearly lies a deep humanity that shines through on every page, exuding not only an appreciation for difference, but a full embrace of it.”

-Andrew R. Gottlieb, PhD, Author of Out of the Twilight: Fathers of Gay Men Speak and Sons Talk About Their Gay Fathers: Life Curves

“This book is a wonderful resource for youth who are exploring diverse sexual and gender identities. The normalizing and validating language communicates that "who you are is ok!" It is also very comprehensive, discussing a lot of complex ideas and terms in language that is accessible and relatable. For this reason, this book may also be very helpful for parents and clinicians who are working to support LGBT+ youth. The hands-on exercises are designed to help youth foster positive feelings about who they are and to help them to make decisions that are most congruent for them in their journey. LGBT+ youth often feel isolated, and utilizing this book lets them know that they are not alone!”

-Deb Coolhart, PhD, LMFT, Co-author of The Gender Quest Workbook

“Get a copy for your pediatrician, therapist, GSA, & school counselor today! As a queer-identified transman, parent, and career educator, I recommend Dr. Gray's workbook to every professional who works with LGBTQ+ youth.”

-Christian James Zsilavetz, MEd.,Co-founder Pride School Atlanta (Openly affirming school for youth of all ages!)

 

Self-Compassion & Mindfulness for Teens Card Deck

 

Pedegogies of Kindness and Respect