Dr. Mindith R. Rahmat is a Core Faculty Member of the Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (MACP) program at Antioch University’s Santa Barbara campus. Dr. Rahmat’s teaching style is inclusive, compassionate, intentional, and joyful. She strives to center online and in-person classroom engagement and the lived realities of learners, co-creating learning conditions by working alongside learners and supporting them in revealing their potential through equitable, affirmative, and accessible learning. Dr. Rahmat teaches through the lens of compassion-focused pedagogy (CFP), a relational approach to learning, fostering well-being, resilience, and flourishing. Dr. Rahmat’s educational background includes a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Marshall University and a doctoral degree (PsyD) in Educational Psychology from Alliant International University.
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Educators worldwide grapple with fostering meaningful connections in increasingly digital and fast-paced learning environments. The rapid evolution of technology presents unique challenges, often distancing teachers from students and inhibiting empathetic engagement. Pedagogies of Compassion and Care…
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