Wisdom Responses to Troubled Times: Healing through Contemplative and Somatic Approaches
D. Smith, Thomas Falkenberg, R. Low, Dave Chang, Åsa Jarskog, Jason Brown, R. Persad, Anna Rumjahn, Charles Scott, Heesoon Bai
Journal of Contemplative and Holistic Education January 1, 2025 DOI: 10.25035/jche.03.01.05 (opens in new tab) via Semantic Scholar
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractIn response to rising polarization, violence, ecological disasters, and student mental health crises, the fields of contemplative inquiry and somatic studies offer holistic educational approaches that cultivate presence of mind, promote healing, and integrate physical, intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual, and ecological dimensions of wellness.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Keywords | Education Psychology Environmental science Philosophy |
| Key finding | Argues that contemplative inquiry and somatic studies can address student mental health crises and societal divisions by integrating holistic wellness dimensions into education. |
Abstract
Humanity is facing troubled times, as witnessed by increased polarization and division that are exploding into various forms of violence. Collectively, we are facing unprecedented ecological and environmental disasters. On campuses throughout North America, and closer to home, student anxiety, depression and other mental health issues are increasingly prevalent. The academic fields of contemplative inquiry and somatic studies, which highlight holistic approaches to education, are responding to these troubled times by showing how we can accomplish presence of mind, promote healing, and embrace the physical, intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual, and ecological dimensions of wellness.