Equitable Mindfulness: A Framework for Transformative Conversations in Higher Education

Cash, Tiara A.; Gueci, Nika; Pipe, Teri Britt

doi:10.18061/bhac.v5i1.7770

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“…In a paper published after this retreat was held, Dahl and Davidson (2019, p. 60), expressed the wish "to investigate the full range of contemplative practices" particularly those that relate to 1) pro-social qualities, 2) cognitive insight, and 3) life purpose, as well as those that 4) reintroduce the sacred [46]. The ndings in this paper offer a direct response to this call and may also help to address the WEIRD problem [57] that exists both in psychology [58] and the mindfulness movement [59], where most research has been carried out with Western/White, Educated, Industrialized, Rich and Democratic participants.…”

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Cultivating well-being, community cohesion and sense of purpose through African contemplative practices

Draper-Clarke

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2023

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Exploring Southern African contemplative traditions addresses an important gap in the fields of mindfulness and contemplative science. In contrast to meditation practices drawn from Eastern wisdom traditions, practices embedded in African spirituality are sound- and movement-based and conducted in community settings. During a research retreat in South Africa, attended by traditional healers, creative arts therapists and performers, mindfulness and neuroscience researchers and a Buddhist monk, indigenous rituals were performed by experienced facilitators and analyzed through group reflection sessions. Phenomenological data were recorded and coded. Participants identified how the synchronized movements, vocalization, and multisensory listening enabled experiences of self-transcendence, connection, and social cohesion, eliciting emotions of peacefulness, harmony, and joy. Using thematic analysis, four recurring threads emerged: sacred sense of purpose, nervous system self- and coregulation, enhancement of pro-social qualities, and community cohesion. These findings are presented to support international dialog and illuminate relationships between Eastern, Western and African wisdom traditions. The global decline in mental health provides increased relevance, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of perpetuated historical injustices that have rendered individuals and communities isolated and disconnected. This paper proposes that embodied rituals and arts-based therapies, alongside mindfulness practices, could provide effective ways to enhance personal well-being and build community cohesion.

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Cultivating well-being, community cohesion and sense of purpose through African contemplative practices

Draper-Clarke

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2023

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“…“Equitable Mindfulness supports the intersections between mindfulness and social transformation, community activation, social justice, and equity. It is grounded in creating a more equitable world through sustained practice of compassion and mindfulness” (Cash et al, 2021, p. 13). The foundations of Equitable Mindfulness are built upon the understanding that mindfulness has roots in all cultures and societies (Analayo, 2020).…”

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Equitable Mindfulness: The practice of mindfulness for all

Bautista

Cash

Terence

et al. 2022

Journal Community Psychology

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The benefits of mindfulness are well-documented; however, these benefits may not be evenly distributed across communities. Equitable Mindfulness aims to make these benefits accessible to a wider and more inclusive audience.The aim of this study was to investigate the applicability of Equitable Mindfulness and systemic barriers that prevent mindfulness programs from being equitably accessed across communities. Twenty-one participants were recruited for qualitative in-depth interviews during a 2-day mindfulness conference. The constant comparison method was used to iteratively identify and categorize themes that emerged within and across interviews. Five dominant themes emerged from the data as follows: inherent equitability, accessibility, inclusiveness, awareness and knowledge-sharing, and acknowledgement of multiple perspectives. Having an applicable and meaningful term to use when describing mindfulness as an inclusive and equitable practice can facilitate the exploration of a new area of research. There is a need for future initiatives aimed at making mindfulness trainings and programs more equitable and accessible to all, regardless of socioeconomic status, race/ethnicity, or abilities/disabilities.

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“…Mindfulness-or deliberate focus on the present moment-can provide a framework for transformative conversations, conflict resolution, and increased confidence in one's ability to create change (Alexander et al, 2012;Cash et al, 2021;Yarnell & Neff, 2013). The practices of compassion and self-compassion can facilitate self-care, help teams work more cooperatively, and engender understanding and empathy among involved parties (Bohecker & Doughty Horn, 2016;Klimecki, 2019;Neff, 2011aNeff, , 2011b.…”

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Practicing mindfulness in addressing the biodiversity crisis

Gerber

Reeves‐Blurton

Gueci

et al. 2023

Conservat Sci and Prac

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In an era of climate change, biodiversity loss, and a global pandemic, many scientists have experienced grief, anxiety, and despair as they face ongoing ecological challenges. The practice of conservation science has also become contentious in light of increasingly polarized viewpoints and conflicts among stakeholders. These ecological and social challenges may hinder conservation scientists' ability to identify critical science needs that can inform and improve conservation policies, actions, and outcomes. Mindfulness practices provide a centering framework that supports scientists in addressing these challenges while also fostering meaningful collaborations with other conservation scientists and practitioners. In this paper, we synthesize theories from mindfulness and attitudinal foundations that offer practical steps toward the kind of resilient mindset needed to address challenges flexibly and from a solutions-driven perspective. By cultivating equanimity, gratitude and hope, mindfulness practices bring understanding and empathy to collaborative activities, improving our collective ability to generate meaningful science that addresses pressing environmental challenges.

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Equitable Mindfulness: A Framework for Transformative Conversations in Higher Education

Cited by 5 publications

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Cultivating well-being, community cohesion and sense of purpose through African contemplative practices

Cultivating well-being, community cohesion and sense of purpose through African contemplative practices

Equitable Mindfulness: The practice of mindfulness for all

Practicing mindfulness in addressing the biodiversity crisis

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