I hope students can cultivate understanding and acceptance of themselves and others through the practice and learning of mindfulness-based stress reduction and emotion management. Mental health requires cultivation and lived experience in order to grow. I expect students to discover their own ways of facing stress, transforming emotions, and practicing self-care in daily life.

At the same time, I believe the true value of general education lies in inspiration rather than the mere transmission of knowledge. I hope that students can bring the awareness and resilience they gain in class into their everyday relationships and future careers, becoming a source of support for themselves and, when possible, for others as well.