
David Gumpel M.A
David Gumpel, Co-founder of Relationship Resources, is an Integral Master Coach and a qualified teacher of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) through UMASS medical school. He completed his MA in Psychology at The New School for Social Research. David is the co-founder of Access Mindfulness and was a study coordinator for the MAPS sponsored MDMA-Assisted Therapy for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder study in NYC. As Director of Operations at Fluence, David provides guidance to Fluence trainers, leads experiential trainings and ensures the successful implementation of Fluence’s many offerings. As a coach, David teaches mindfulness to clients in private practice and to groups in corporate settings.
Upcoming Programs by David Gumpel M.A

Cultivating the Joy of Intimacy & Communication | A Ketamine-Assisted Retreat for Couples
Also With Jayne Gumpel, LCSW, Rohini Kanniganti MD, MSPH, HMDC and Donna Sorgen, LMHC,LPC
This is a safe, structured retreat for couples led by a staff of licensed and highly experienced therapists and physicians in the beautiful Catskill Mountains at MENLA Retreat and Spa. ~Meet at the intersection of science and spirituality~ This retreat offers a safe, structured environment where couples can deeply explore the nuances of their relationship, […]

Cultivating Joy: A Ketamine-assisted Mindfulness Retreat
Also With Jayne Gumpel, LCSW, Rohini Kanniganti MD, MSPH, HMDC and Saundra Jain, MA, PsyD, LPC
“Grief does not change you, it reveals you.” John Green “People who’ve had any genuine spiritual experience always know that they don’t know. They are utterly humbled before mystery. They are in awe before the abyss of it all, in wonder at eternity and depth, and a Love, which is incomprehensible to the mind.” Father […]

Cultivating Joy: A Silent, Mindfulness Retreat for Individuals
Also With Jayne Gumpel, LCSW and Michael G. Burbank
Join us at Menla for a gentle, joy inspired, silent retreat consisting of meditation, self compassion, mindfulness and walks in nature. We will begin to gather as a group at 4pm Wednesday for check in and will enjoy our first dinner together at 6pm. Silence will commence around 9:30 pm after the evening introductory session […]

Cultivating Joy: An Experiential AEDP, Ketamine, and Mindfulness Retreat and Training For Professionals
Also With Jayne Gumpel LCSW, Rohini Kanniganti MD, MSPH, HMDC and Diana Fosha, PhD
Thursday October 23 to Sunday October 26, 2025 www.relationshipresources.info to apply This immersive experiential retreat and training is designed for professionals seeking deep healing, renewal, and transformation through the integration of Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), ketamine-assisted work, and mindfulness. Primarily, this is a participant retreat; secondarily, it is a training opportunity. Participation offers valuable […]