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- *Tuning the Student Mind (26 min)
In 2011, Molly Beauregard, a sociology professor at the College for Creative Studies in Detroit, offered a groundbreaking new course: “Consciousness, Creativity and Identity”. Rooted in the academic literature of identity studies, Beauregard’s class was unique in offering students the chance to experience meditation first-hand. Alongside a traditional and rigorous syllabus, her course also integrated silence and reflection, providing students not only with an introduction to the discipline, but an opportunity to learn for the sake of self-discovery. The results were transformative. [This video cost $2.99 to rent in vimeo.com; a related video is freely available at http://meditationasheville.blogspot.com/2013/04/transcendental-meditation-creativity.html]
- Detroit art school offers students Transcendental Meditation to reduce stress and facilitate creativity (8 min)
This 8-minute video presents the College of Creative Studies' and Molly Beauregard's course on consciousness.
- DLE 322 Consciousness, Creativity and Identity
DLE 322 CONSCIOUSNESS, CREATIVITY AND IDENTITY Drawing inspiration from filmmaker David Lynch, this innovative course offers students an opportunity to dive within discovering and exploring their own bound less creative potential. Consider this course an experimental incubator for the creation of ideas, images and artistic motivation. Emphasis will be placed on process with students journaling, discussing and meditating together. This unique course offering hopes to investigate new methods of inquiry, pushing students to re-integrate their own creativity and imagination. All students will have the opportunity to be trained by professional transcendental meditation teachers during the first week of class and have an opportunity to submit work to David Lynch Television. PREREQUISITE(S): DEN 239
- How Meditation Can Spark Creativity and Ease Stress in College Students
Claudia Ricci, Huffington Post Blogs, 11/28/2011, Updated Jan 28, 2012
- Leading Art College Offers TM to Develop Creativity
Mario Orsatti on 08/14/2012 The College for Creative Studies (CCS) in Detroit, Michigan, a recognized leader in art and design education, is also now a leader in ensuring its students have the tools to fuel their own creativity and overcome stress.
- Molly Beauregard, faculty
- Tuning the Student Mind | by Chelsea Richer
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