Join Dr. Jocelyn McGee and her research team from Baylor University’s Garland School of Social Work as they present findings from two recent studies exploring shared- intention labyrinth walking as a non-partisan contemplative practice for social and civic engagement.

Featured Studies

Peace for Ukraine: Participants engaged in four weekly labyrinth sessions with the shared intention of fostering peace, as well as an additional virtual labyrinth walk with people from Ukraine joining via livestream.

Free & Peaceful Elections (U.S. 2024): Participants completed five biweekly virtual labyrinth sessions leading up to the presidential election, focusing on non-partisan intentions for free and peaceful democratic processes.

 Key Insights

• Personal reflection and inner transformation

• Increased compassion and empathetic awareness

• Enhanced prosocial behavior and civic engagement

• Support for non-partisan peace-making and community resilience

Why Attend?

Discover how an ancient contemplative practice is being studied through qualitative and mixed methods research to support healing, compassion, and socially engaged action in today’s complex civic landscape.