Empathy & Mindfulness for Higher Education Practitioners
Saturday, 3/9/2024
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hyatt Regency 505-Queets
Coordinating Presenter
Laura Parson
Associate Professor
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Abstract
The presenter will introduce the concept of empathy and explore mindfulness and meditation as tools to develop empathy. Particpaints will explore the relevance and importance of empathy for educators, explore barriers and obstacles to self-compassion and empathy, and be introduced to mindfulness and meditation as tools to foster and develop empathy.
Conference Focus Areas
Care in Chaos
Professional Competencies
Advising and Supporting - Intermediate, Ethical Professional Practice and Personal Foundations - Intermediate
Content Areas
Health and Well-being, Management and Leadership, Student Affairs Professionals' Experiences
Target Groups
Mid-level Student Affairs Professionals, New Professionals
Institutional Types
Large Universities, Mid-Size Colleges & Universities
Certification Types
CE Credit - CORE
Certification Domains
Foundations of the Student Affairs Profession, Social Justice and Inclusion
Guiding Principle
Inclusion
8968 - Empathy & Mindfulness for Higher Education Practitioners - Pre-Conference Workshop - Half Day
