Using contemplative practice to sustain equitable environmental engagement
Edward Elgar Publishing eBooks October 3, 2023 Elizabeth Allison 5 citations
Contemplative practices in environmental politics classrooms can reduce burnout and cultivate resilience among students and faculty. These practices lower both physiological and subjective stress from engaging with climate change, environmental degradation, and racial injustice, enabling exploration from a calmer state. Faculty can model burnout prevention for students, supporting sustainable careers. Such approaches are especially important for marginalized individuals facing campus aggressions and greater climate risks to their communities.