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Maintaining A Sense of Social Connection In a Time of Social DistancingTips and research originally posted by the University of Virginia. |
Contemplative Commons Building AnnouncedThe Contemplative Commons embodies a new model of higher education at the University of Virginia that is based upon immersive, experiential, and participatory modes of deep learning that facilitate student flourishing. |
David Mick, Colleagues Win Award for Research on Mindfulness and Consumer Decision-MakingCSC faculty member wins award for mindfulness research. |
Contemplative Academic Classes — Spring 2020View a curated list of UVA academic courses that promote flourishing and embody contemplative themes. |
The Trauma-Sensitive Classroom—Tish JenningsWe speak with Tish Jennings about her new book, The Trauma-Sensitive Classroom: Building Resilience with Compassionate Teaching. |
Dalai Lama Fellows VideoIn the fall of 2018, the Contemplative Sciences Center assumed leadership of Dalai Lama Fellows. |
Contemplative Sciences Center Assumes Leadership of Dalai Lama FellowsThe Contemplative Sciences Center recently assumed responsibility for one of the world’s most unique and innovative leadership initiatives |
Speaking Their Language: The Power of Contemplative Practices in the University ClassroomWhen Professor Emily Scida taught mindfulness practices to graduate students headed into language education, she was excited to see their anxiety decrease and self-care increase. Then she saw their academic performance improve too. |
Student Flourishing Initiative: Tools for School and LifeResearchers from three universities designed a course on human flourishing and contemplative practices for new undergrads, who are often overwhelmed by major transitions. These faculty are hoping that this will help students manage stress, and better realize their goals. |
Bringing Contemplation to Life—Kirsten GelsdorfAfter years of international humanitarian work in the wake of earthquakes, tsunamis, and war, Kirsten Gelsdorf found that meditation helped her process experiences and restored her to health. Now she equipping students before they deploy. We sat down with Kirsten to find out more about her life, her story, her practice. |
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