Credits & Research

Last updated: 28/08/2026

Kind Caller®

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Compassionate Strength™
Living Gently™
Kind, Kinder, Kindest™

These marks and associated practice materials have been developed by Kind Caller.

Research & Influences

Compassionate Strength Practice has been developed by Kind Caller, drawing on research and ideas from the fields of mindful awareness, self-kindness, and attention, alongside the holistic Māori wellbeing model of Te Whare Tapa Whā.

These bodies of knowledge have informed the foundations of Compassionate Strength Practice. Kind Caller brings them together in a non-clinical, everyday practice of caring for our attention.

Key influences include:

  • Kristin Neff and Christopher Germer — work on self-compassion and mindful self-compassion.

  • Jon Kabat-Zinn — work on mindfulness and mindful awareness.

  • Matthew A. Killingsworth and Daniel Gilbert — research exploring attention and mind-wandering.

  • Wendy Hasenkamp and colleagues — research exploring mind-wandering and awareness of attention.

  • Sir Mason Durie — Te Whare Tapa Whā, a Māori framework for understanding wellbeing.

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Reflections on the ideas, questions and observations behind the practice.

Acknowledgements

Kind Caller has been shaped by many people, experiences, and moments of connection. We are grateful to those who believed in the vision of Kind Caller, and to the people whose kindness, presence, and wisdom continue to influence our work.

We are not separate from nature. We are part of it.

Image Acknowledgements

Some images are used under licence with gratitude