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Call for Papers
Mindfulness and Mindful Movement Conversations Conference
We invite submissions from researchers and practitioners that advance knowledge while honoring the embodied, relational, and contextual nature of mindfulness and mindful movement. Select a track to read the Call for Papers.
Publication
Accepted articles will be published in Thrive: Journal of Mindfulness and Mindful Movement
Peer-reviewed
Digitally published
Open-access
Authors retain copyright to their work.
Important Dates
Submission Deadline: [Insert date]
Notification of Acceptance: [Insert date]
Final Revisions Due: [Insert date]
Proceedings Publication: [Insert date]
How to Submit
Submit your manuscript by completing the submission form located at the top left of this page.
Practitioner Track — Call for Submissions
Honoring Lived Experience, Embodied Wisdom, and Real-World Practice
The Mindfulness and Mindful Movement Conversations Conference invites practitioners to submit written reflections based on their conference presentations for inclusion in the Conference Proceedings — Practitioner Track.
This track is designed for educators, facilitators, clinicians, counselors, movement teachers, wellness professionals, and community leaders who bring mindfulness and mindful movement into lived, everyday contexts.
You do not need to identify as a researcher to submit.
Your experience is your expertise.
Who Should Submit
We welcome submissions from practitioners who presented sessions focused on:
Mindfulness and mindful movement practices
Breathwork, Qigong, yoga, or somatic approaches
Social-emotional learning (SEL)
Trauma-informed or restorative practices
Classroom, clinical, community, or workplace wellness
Embodied learning and contemplative pedagogy
Both new and seasoned practitioners are encouraged to submit.
What to Submit
Submissions should be grounded in your conference presentation and written for fellow practitioners.
Articles may include:
Description of a practice or approach
Context and intention for use
Reflections on embodied experience
Observed outcomes or impacts
Practical tips, adaptations, and variations
Ethical and trauma-sensitive considerations
Formal data or citations are not required.
Clear reflection, thoughtful observation, and practical insight are valued.
Article Length and Format
Length: 1,500–3,000 words
Voice: First-person and reflective writing encouraged
Format: Follow the Practitioner-Focused Proceedings Article Template
Language: Accessible, inclusive, and practitioner-friendly
Optional additions:
Practice scripts
Visuals or diagrams
Reflection prompts
Resource lists
Review Process
All practitioner submissions will undergo a supportive editorial review, not a blind peer-review process.
Reviews focus on:
Clarity and coherence
Alignment with conference values
Practical relevance
Ethical and inclusive practice
Authors may be invited to revise prior to acceptance.
Research Track — Call for Submissions
Advancing Scholarship in Mindfulness, Embodied Practice, and Mindful Movement
The Mindfulness and Mindful Movement Conversations Conference invites researchers to submit manuscripts based on their conference presentations for inclusion in the Conference Proceedings — Research Track.
This track highlights research that explores the theory, practice, and impact of mindfulness and mindful movement across educational, clinical, community, and organizational contexts.
Who Should Submit
We welcome submissions from presenters whose work includes:
Mindfulness and mindful movement research
Qigong, yoga, breathwork, or somatic practices
Social-emotional learning (SEL)
Trauma-informed and contemplative approaches
Embodied cognition and learning
Program evaluation and implementation research
Submissions may be quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, or conceptual and may reflect collaborative or interdisciplinary work.
What to Submit
Manuscripts should be grounded in your conference presentation and clearly articulate:
Purpose and rationale
Conceptual or theoretical framework
Methodology or inquiry approach
Findings, outcomes, or key insights
Implications for research and/or practice
Limitations and future directions
Research may be exploratory, applied, or practice-embedded, provided the inquiry is systematic and ethically grounded.
Article Length and Format
Length: 3,000–6,000 words (excluding references)
Style: APA (7th edition)
Format: Follow the Research-Focused Proceedings Article Template
Tone: Scholarly, clear, and accessible to interdisciplinary audiences
Tables, figures, and appendices are welcome where appropriate.
Review Process
All research submissions will undergo a peer-review or editorial review process aligned with conference proceedings standards.
Reviews focus on:
Scholarly rigor and clarity
Methodological soundness
Contribution to the field
Ethical considerations
Alignment with conference themes and values
Authors may be invited to revise prior to final acceptance.
Include:
Article title
Author name(s) and institutional affiliation(s)
Conference session title