Zen and the art of advising student organizations
Robert H. Klein
September 1, 2023 DOI: 10.52499/2023028 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Mindfulness meditation |
| Topics | Buddhism |
| Key points | Argues that advisors of student organizations commonly experience stress and feel under-prepared, and proposes that applying mindfulness meditation principles can help them with reflection, emotional regulation, and handling uncertainty, noting the practice requires no additional tools, costs, or formal training. |
Abstract
Advisors of student organizations face many challenges, including holding students accountable while respecting their autonomy, dealing with challenges of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and navigating their lack of training. Coupled with other professional obligations, it is common for advisors to feel stressed and under-prepared in their advising role. Given the increased interest in mindfulness, this article provides context on the practice of mindfulness meditation and explores how advisors can apply mindfulness principles in handling the challenges they face in their student organization advising role. Mindfulness meditation offers an opportunity for advisors of student organizations to incorporate best practices in reflection, emotional regulation, and handling uncertainty. Since the practice of mindfulness meditation requires no additional tools, costs, or formal training, it is a suitable option for busy professionals.
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