Journal of Contemplative Education and Psychological Wellbeing

Journal of Contemplative Education and Psychological Wellbeing, Volume 1, Issue 1, 2025, 1-4, https://doi.org/10.51474/jcepw.v1i1.609

Publication date: Jun 20, 2025

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We are pleased to present the inaugural issue of the Journal of Contemplative Education and Psychological Wellbeing, a platform dedicated to exploring the dynamic intersections of education, social and emotional health, educational psychology, school counseling, and contemplative practices. As the complexities of life in the 21st century continue to challenge traditional educational paradigms, there is a growing urgency to develop approaches that cultivate inner awareness, emotional resilience, and holistic wellbeing among learners, educators, and communities (Wang & Yorks, 2012). This journal responds to that call. Rooted in a vision of integrating intellectual, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of human development (Bainbridge & Del Negro, 2020), this journal invites scholarly and practice-based contributions that bridge Western scientific understanding with Eastern wisdom traditions. We aim to nurture a space where contemplative methods and psychological theories can be studied, applied, and reflected upon in meaningful ways within educational and counseling contexts.

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