Psychology of Wellbeing and HealthLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

After completing the course, the student is able to: • describe the basic concepts and theories of positive psychology • describe and assess the psychosocial factors and mechanisms that affect well-being • design and implement actions to increase well-being • assess factors related to the professional well-being of the psychologist and maintain professional well-being

Content

The course contents include core concepts and theories of positive psychology and psychosocial factors and exercises affecting well-being. The course introduces various means and exercises that increase well-being and the students practice their use to support e.g. their own well-being. In addition, the course contents include well-being and the maintenance of well-being in the work of a psychologist.

Materials

​​Will be announced in the beginning of the course​

Further information

​Target group: Students in psychology degree program Recommended previous courses: Basic studies in psychology and majority of intermediate studies in psychology as well as majority of Psychologist's professional skills I study unit

Execution methods

​Mode of delivery: Contact/multimethod teaching/independent work

Accomplishment methods

​Mode of delivery: Contact/multimethod teaching/independent work, confirmed annually before the start of the course Lectures and other teaching max. 24 h, some 110h of independent work​ Assessment is based on the outputs announced at the beginning of the course. One or more of the following: lectures, assignments (alone, in pairs or in groups), exercises, demonstrations, lecture diary, report, essay, seminar, exam or other course assignment presented at the beginning of the course. Read more about grading on the university's website.