Practices and practical resources

In this section, contributors generously share instructions and scripts to various contemplative practices that they have done themselves in their work with students. Reflecting the diversity of our faculty interest group, these practices range in how “practiced” they may be.

Each practice starts with the general “branch” in the Tree of Contemplative Practices that it may fall under, followed by a story from the contributor of how they came to this practice – in the spirit of cultural awareness and appreciation.

Keeping trauma-informed pedagogy in mind, things to be aware of are noted as well as potential alternatives that students can do.

Finally, contributors share additional resources for further learning about each practice.