Chris is a teacher and ongoing student of Gestalt Awareness Practice (GAP). This approach to expanding awareness is derived from the work of Fritz Perls, influenced by Buddhist practice and developed in partnership with the late Richard Price, co-founder of Esalen Institute.

At age 17, she participated in a gestalt workshop at Esalen which began her life-long engagement with the study, practice, and teaching of this approach. Forty nine years later, she is still interested and learning from this practice, and grateful for having a life that allows her to explore the human journey with all the ups, downs and possibilities.

Chris established Tribal Ground LLC to support Gestalt Awareness Practice. She is a participant in Tribal Ground Circle, a community joint venture near Santa Cruz, CA.  She teaches GAP workshops and related programs in the US, Japan, and Europe. She also offers classes focused on preparation for dying with the firm belief that facing death in the present can both enrich our lives now and prevent suffering later.