Research examining the effects of meditation on student counselors has shown that it increases counselor self-efficacy, reduces distress, and increases cognitive empathy. Therefore, meditation can be included into counselor education to benefit students as a self-care strategy. However, the research on meditation has only focused on a few limited practices. In this presentation, we will share the findings of a recent study that examined the effect of Jyoti Meditation, a new spiritually-based meditation practice, on student counselors’ stress levels.
