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 Peer reviewed DOI: 10.25035/jche.03.01.05 via Semantic Scholar
Summary
In response to rising polarization, violence, ecological crises, and student mental health challenges, contemplative inquiry and somatic studies offer holistic educational approaches that foster presence of mind, healing, and wellness across physical, intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual, and ecological dimensions.
Study at a glance
| Design | theoretical or philosophical paper |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Contemplative inquiry and somatic studies provide holistic educational approaches that address multiple dimensions of wellness in response to contemporary crises. |
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.