This course covers the theory and recent research on the application of mindfulness and other forms of meditation to individual and social well-being in different contexts. We will examine the implementation and evaluation of mindfulness programs in schools, organizations, and psychotherapeutic settings, as well as the neurophysiological mechanisms underlying effects on
learning, cognition, and well-being. The course will be designed to foster critical thinking about the science behind one of the fastest growing education, workplace, and therapeutic interventions.