Effects of contemplative pedagogy in higher education

Can contemplative pedagogies such as mindfulness, contemplation and mindful self-inquiry increase experiential learning, well-being and meaning for students in higher-education programs? We are implementing and studying the effects of various contemplative pedagogies in under-graduate and professional development training.

Additional research projects

Teachers practicing mindfulness

The relation between mindfulness and need-supporting schools and classes

The effect of psychedelics on trauma and moral injury

Mindfulness as a means to decrease division polarization and increase healing processes within and between communities and societies

Understanding context sensitive mindfulness for increasing diversity and inclusion of mindfulness programs and investigating how these programs can support wellbeing and flourishing of marginalized and challenged groups and communities

Understanding physiological mechanism of compassion and empathy

Understanding the underlying mechanisms and working ingredients of mindfulness and other well-being cultivating practices.