Wisdom Responses to Troubled Times: Healing through Contemplative and Somatic Approaches

Authors

David Smith, Faculty of Education, University of Alberta, EdmontonFollow
Thomas Falkenberg, University of ManitobaFollow
Remy Y.S. Low, University of SydneyFollow
David Chang, Adler CentreFollow
Åsa Jarskog, Global Leadership for Sustainable DevelopmentFollow
Jason Brown, Simon Fraser UniversityFollow
Randy Persad, Langara CollegeFollow
Anna Rumjahn, Simon Fraser UniversityFollow
Charles Scott, Simon Fraser UniversityFollow
Heesoon Bai, Simon Fraser UniversityFollow

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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.

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Recommended Citation

Smith, David; Falkenberg, Thomas; Low, Remy Y.S.; Chang, David; Jarskog, Åsa; Brown, Jason; Persad, Randy; Rumjahn, Anna; Scott, Charles; and Bai, Heesoon (2025) "Wisdom Responses to Troubled Times: Healing through Contemplative and Somatic Approaches," Journal of Contemplative and Holistic Education: Vol. 3: Iss. 1, Article 5.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.25035/jche.03.01.05
Available at: https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/jche/vol3/iss1/5