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The Mindful Professor: Teaching in an Age of Unprecedented Anxiety

An intentional, heartfelt, and deeply grounded toolkit for university and college educators seeking to bring greater presence, balance, renewed purpose to the pressures and possibilities of academic life.


Explore the Core Themes of The Mindful Professor

The Mindful Professor is an indispensable guide that arrives at a moment of unprecedented anxiety for both students and faculty. Through classroom narratives, reflective inquiry, and short “Mindful Moments,” The Mindful Professor shows how faculty can respond skillfully to student distress, foster inclusive learning environments, and sustain their own well-being without compromising academic standards.

The book is intentionally interdisciplinary and applicable across institutional types, positioning mindful teaching as a professional practice that strengthens trust, engagement, and faculty resilience.

Ultimately, The Mindful Professor delivers a powerful and timely message: by cultivating inner balance and compassion, educators can not only foster deeper learning and well-being in their students but also regain their purpose in a demanding profession.

About the Author

Read about Dr. Isabelle Giroux’s journey to finding presence, balance, and renewed purpose in her life as an academic.

Author and Professor Isabelle Giroux