Global Campaign for Peace Education

New Issue of In Factis Pax: Journal of Peace Education and Social Justice just published

June 21, 2022 0

In Factis Pax is a peer-reviewed online journal of peace education and social justice. New issue: Vol. 16, No. 1, 2022. [continue reading…]

Rotary-led creative campaign promotes peace and mental wellbeing in schools

April 8, 2021 0

School pupils across the Staffordshire district are being invited to get creative as part of a Rotary Club campaign to promote peace and mental wellbeing among young people. [continue reading…]

Rethinking learning: a review of social and emotional learning for education systems

September 23, 2020 0

The UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development recently published “Rethinking learning: a review of social and emotional learning for education systems.” [continue reading…]

Finish Strong, The Lockdown Continues

April 17, 2020 0

Just when we think that we’ve adjusted to the new normal, triggers emerge to make us feel vulnerable again. Dr. Malou Chavez, a registered guidance counselor and psychologist, shows us the way of tapping into our inner resources to be emotionally resilient during this extended lockdown. [continue reading…]

Clearing Meditation for Holy Week

April 8, 2020 0

The COVID-19 virus has certainly brought in unsettling anxiety inside our mind, body, and spirit. Grace Brillantes-Evangelista, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist, leads us into a guided meditation that focuses on checking inwards to clear the space for a meaningful Holy Week encounter. [continue reading…]

“Exercising Marital Patience in the Time of Covid-19”

April 7, 2020 0

Harriet H.Hormillosa, Ph.D., a long time marriage and family counselor, enumerates the symptoms of “couple cabin fever” and introduces the three Cs of living in marital harmony during a lockdown: care, communication, and channeling grace for each other. [continue reading…]

Self-talk your way to functioning well during the pandemic

April 5, 2020 0

Gail Reyes-Galang, Ph.D. recalls how she felt when she was at the Fear Zone of this crisis. She invites us to do a self-check of feelings revealed by our inner voices and examine distorted ways of thinking that contribute to these deep-seated emotions. [continue reading…]

Work-life Balance during the Enhanced Community Quarantine

April 4, 2020 0

Maria Margarita A. Acosta, Ph.D. shares her reflections on balancing multiple roles, as she adapts to the new normal of working from home during COVID-19. She uses creativity in securing her needs and that of her home team, while establishing a daily routine that includes time for spiritual expression. [continue reading…]

Unpacking Mental Health at Georgetown: a Peer-led Teach-in

May 21, 2019 0

On April 23, 2019, the Georgetown University Peace Education class facilitated a peer-led teach-in on mental health as a social justice issue. [continue reading…]

The Cost of Balancing Academia and Racism

March 21, 2017 0

Researchers say that discrimination at colleges and universities may have negative impacts on black students’ mental health.

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