PV24TP078 Wellbeing I

Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Winter 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Guaranteed by
Institute of Pedagogical and Psychological Sciences – Faculty of Public Policies in Opava
Contact Person: PhDr. Edita Ondřejová, Ph.D.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
he objective of the "Wellbeing" course is to provide students with a deeper understanding of concepts related to mental and physical health, stress management, and relaxation techniques. The course focuses on the practical acquisition of skills necessary for maintaining personal wellbeing and balance in daily life. Students will learn various stress management strategies, relaxation, and meditation techniques, and how to apply these techniques in both professional and personal contexts.
The course complements and enriches knowledge gained from other psychological disciplines, particularly in the fields of health psychology and positive psychology. The skills acquired will be valuable to students in both academic settings and their future professional practice, where they can help prevent burnout and promote overall health.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge of Stress Management Techniques: Students will learn and be able to apply various stress management and relaxation techniques.
Ability to Perform Relaxation Exercises: Students will be able to independently practice relaxation and meditation techniques that contribute to their personal wellbeing.
Application of Self-care: Students will be able to create a self-care plan and maintain life balance, which they can implement in their daily lives.
Reflection and Self-assessment: Students will be able to reflect on their experiences and evaluate the effectiveness of the techniques and strategies they have applied.
Syllabus
  • ntroduction to Wellbeing: Definition and importance of wellbeing, its impact on overall health and quality of life.
  • Stress Management: Theoretical foundations of stress, techniques, and strategies for managing stress (e.g., mindfulness, breathing exercises, relaxation).
  • Relaxation and Meditation: Practical exercises and techniques for relaxation and meditation, including guided meditations and relaxation practices.
  • Self-care and Life Balance: Practical tools for self-care, creating and maintaining life balance, and planning personal development.
  • Practical Applications: Integrating stress management and relaxation techniques into daily life through simulations and scenarios.
  • Reflection and Sharing Experiences: Sharing personal experiences, reflecting on learned techniques, and discussing their benefits for improving wellbeing.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Česká televize. "Úvodní metodika: Školní Wellbeing" [online]. Praha: Česká televize, nedatováno [cit. 29. 8. 2024]. Dostupné z: https://edu.ceskatelevize.cz/namet/uvodni-metodika-skolni-wellbeing.
  • Drotárová, E., & Drotárová, L. Relaxační metody: Jak zvládat stres [online]. Praha: Epocha, 2003. ISBN 80-86328-12-0. Dostupné z: http://www.jozefmiko.sk/50-univerzita-identity/knihy/46-psychologia/07-relaxacni-metody/relaxacni-metody.pdf.
    not specified
  • Kabat-Zinn, J. Mindfulness for Beginners: Reclaiming the Present Moment—and Your Life. Boulder: Sounds True, 2012. 184 pp. ISBN 978-1-60407-658-5.
  • Headspace. "Headspace Guide to Meditation and Mindfulness" [online]. Los Angeles: Headspace, Inc., 2024. Dostupné z: https://www.headspace.com.
  • Bergland, C. "The Benefits of Meditation and Mindfulness Practices during Times of Crisis such as COVID-19." Psychology Today [online]. 2020. Dostupné z: https://www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/the-athletes-way/202003/the-benefits-meditation-and-mindfu
  • Headspace. "Headspace Guide to Meditation and Mindfulness" [online]. Los Angeles: Headspace, Inc., 2024. Dostupné z: https://www.headspace.com.
  • Mareš, J., & Kebza, V. Psychologie zdraví. Praha: Grada, 2024. ISBN 978-80-247-4411-7.
  • Sood, A., et al. "Stress Management and Resilience Training (SMART) Program: A Randomized Clinical Trial of a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Approach." Mayo Clinic Proceedings. 2011, vol. 86, no. 8, pp. 771-778. ISSN 0025-6196.
  • Harris, R. The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living. London: Robinson, 2008. 240 pp. ISBN 978-1-84604-715-4.
  • Calm. "Mindfulness and Meditation Resources" [online]. San Francisco: Calm, Inc., 2024. Dostupné z: https://www.calm.com.
  • Ruffault, R. A., et al. "Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction as an Intervention for Binge Eating, Emotional Eating, and Weight Loss: A Systematic Review." Eating Behaviors. 2017, vol. 26, pp. 92-99. ISSN 1471-0153.
  • Mareš, J., & Kebza, V. Psychologie zdraví. Praha: Grada, 2024. ISBN 978-80-247-4411-7.
  • Davis, M., Eshelman, E. R., & McKay, M. The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook. 7th ed. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications, 2019. 352 pp. ISBN 978-1-68203-774-4.
Teaching methods
Experiential Seminar: Interactive and practical exercises focused on stress management and relaxation techniques.
Practical Exercises: Guided relaxation and meditation exercises, including breathing techniques and mindfulness practices.
Discussion and Sharing: Group discussions on personal experiences, sharing insights, and reflecting on learned techniques.
Self-reflection: Activities focused on personal reflection and creating an individual self-care plan.
Assessment methods
Active Participation: Assessment based on active participation in seminars, including engagement in practical exercises and discussions.
Practical Skills: Assessment of the ability to apply stress management and relaxation techniques in practice during the seminar.
Reflection and Self-assessment: Assessment based on personal reflection and sharing of experiences with the applied techniques.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
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