Wellbeing in Higher Education

<p>Drawing on holistic research and professional practice this book provides rich empirical scientific and clinical lenses to the discourse on wellbeing in higher education.</p><p>The authors have appraised the underlying conceptual empirical and applied nature of existing mind-body programmes often utilized to cultivate wellbeing (e.g. seated meditation yoga Taijiquan Pilates Feldenkrais biofeedback and the Alexander technique). Higher education is touted as a sector that develops new ideas for the wider community as well as ensuring students are provided with the skills knowledge and attitudes to positively contribute to the wider community. Within this setting there are numerous benefits (e.g. attaining a reputable qualification) but there are also risks (e.g. stressors associated with expectations). To ensure the higher education setting is a place of wellbeing in addition to achievement several strategies are promoted to assist staff and students whilst working and studying. Chapters offer clear implications for research and practice and explore effective strategies for enhancing wellbeing for students and staff.</p><p>The integrative mind-body programmes have considerable potential for developing wellbeing in the higher education settings. As such this book will appeal to academics and researchers in the higher education sector including scholar-practitioners and teacher educators.</p>