Publisher's Synopsis
This book is suitable for an 8-week, small group curriculum designed to teach psychosocial skills and help students build resiliency and foster mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being using mindfulness techniques. Specifically intended to spiritual leaders, this resource helps students learn and cultivate spiritual practices that will lead to abundant living despite the anxieties and pressures of college life.Research demonstrates that mindfulness practices contribute to improved mood, concentration, and relationships. Faith traditios have much to add to the conversation around mindfulness and draws from a rich contemplative history. With this knowledge in mind, this curriculum teaches students to be more present and navigate emotional disturbance with equanimity by incorporating these mindful practices into their daily lives.
