aVLAP021 Applied Positive Psychology for Health and Well-Being

Lékařská fakulta
jaro 2021
Rozsah
2/0/0. 30. 3 kr. Doporučované ukončení: k. Jiná možná ukončení: zk.
Vyučováno online.
Vyučující
doc. PhDr. Alena Slezáčková, Ph.D. (přednášející)
PhDr. Pavel Humpolíček, Ph.D. (přednášející)
doc. PhDr. Miroslav Světlák, Ph.D. (přednášející)
Blanka Suchá (pomocník)
Garance
doc. PhDr. Miroslav Světlák, Ph.D.
Ústav lékařské psychologie a psychosomatiky – Teoretická pracoviště – Lékařská fakulta
Kontaktní osoba: doc. PhDr. Alena Slezáčková, Ph.D.
Dodavatelské pracoviště: Ústav lékařské psychologie a psychosomatiky – Teoretická pracoviště – Lékařská fakulta
Rozvrh
Po 18:00–19:15 B22/116 aula
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Cíle předmětu
The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge about current topics of applied positive psychology and to equip them with tools and skills for successful coping with stress and increasing own well-being and thriving in others. The content of the course stems from research and evidences from the scientific field of positive psychology, which integrates research, theory and practice of flourishing and well-being. The findings from positive psychology can be applied across the lifespan in contexts such as education, working life, and everyday life. This course is designed to provide students with the practical and thinking skills required in successful careers such as health care, education, community development, social innovation, law, economics, and others. It emphasizes the scientific understanding of practical conditions that enhance mental health, well-being and flourishing both on an individual and societal level.
Výstupy z učení
At the end of the course students will be able to apply scientific findings of posive psychology in their personal and academic life and use appropriate strategies for maintaining their mental health and increasing subjective well-being. Students will not only be able to use effective coping strategies, but also understand the importance of keeping positive mindset, such as optimistic, hopeful, creative and flexible thinking, maintaining positive feelings and constructive emotions, and cultivating their character strengths for greater flourishing at individual, organisational, and societal levels.
Osnova
  • Topics:
  • March 1, 2021: Introduction to Applied Positive Psychology: What Is Known about Mental Health, Well-Being, and Flourishing (AS)
  • March 8, 2021: Building Well-Being and Resilience: Interconnected Factors (AS)
  • March 15, 2021: Neuroscience and Physiology of Stress and Well-being (PH)
  • March 22, 2021: Lifestyle Practices for Health and Well-being (PH)
  • March 29, 2021: Cultivating Positive Emotions to Enhance Flourishing (AS)
  • April 12, 2021: Future-Oriented Thinking: The Power of Hope and Optimism (AS)
  • April 19, 2021: Body-Mind Relationship and Relaxation Techniques (PH)
  • April 26, 2021: Positive Communication and Flourishing Interpersonal Relationships (AS)
  • May 3, 2021: Strengths of Character at School and in the Workplace: Flow, Positive Leadership, and Successful Performance (AS)
  • May 10, 2021: Posttraumatic Growth: Positive Changes in the Aftermath of Crisis (AS)
  • May 17, 2021: Mindfulness, Self-compassion and Well-being (MS)
  • May 24, 2021: Keys to Optimal Development: What Young Adults Need to Enjoy Successful Development (AS)
  • May 31, 2021: Activities to Enhance Well-Being on Individual, Social and Global Scales (Individual exercises)
Literatura
    doporučená literatura
  • Lomas, T., Hefferon, K., & Ivtzan, I. (2014). Applied Positive Psychology: Integrated Positive Practice. London, England: Sage. ISBN 978-1446298633
  • SLEZÁČKOVÁ, Alena a Irena SOBOTKOVÁ. Family Resilience : Positive Psychology Approach to Healthy Family Functioning. In Kumar, Updesh. The Routledge International Handbook of Psychosocial Resilience. Oxford: Routledge. s. 379-390. Routledge International Handbooks. ISBN 978-1-138-95487-8. 2017. info
  • HEFFERON, Kate. Positive psychology and the body : the somatopsychic side to flourishing. First published. Maidenhead: McGraw-Hill Education. xvii, 254. ISBN 9780335247714. 2013. info
  • SLEZÁČKOVÁ, Alena. Průvodce pozitivní psychologií : nové přístupy, aktuální poznatky, praktické aplikace. Vyd. 1. Praha: Grada. 304 s. ISBN 9788024735078. 2012. URL info
  • Applied positive psychology : improving everyday life, health, schools, work, and society. Edited by Stewart I. Donaldson - Mihály Csíkszentmihályi - Jeanne Nakamura. New York: Psychology. xxvi, 237. ISBN 9780415877817. 2011. info
    neurčeno
  • Lyubomirsky, S. (2007). The How of Happiness: A Scientific Approach to Getting the Life You Want. New York: Penguin Press.
  • Linley, P.A., Joseph, S. (2004). Positive psychology in practice. New Yersey: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 0-471-45906-2
  • CSÍKSZENTMIHÁLYI, Mihály. Flow a práce. Translated by Eva Hauserová. Vydání první. Praha: Portál. 246 stran. ISBN 9788026211983. 2017. info
  • SLEZÁČKOVÁ, Alena. Hope and Well-being : Psychosocial Correlates and Benefits. Malta: University of Malta. 129 s. Resilience and Health. ISBN 978-99957-890-1-5. 2017. info
  • SELIGMAN, Martin E. P. Vzkvétání : nové poznatky o podstatě štěstí a duševní pohody. Vydání první. V Brně: Jan Melvil Publishing. 407 stran. ISBN 9788087270950. 2014. URL info
  • A life worth living : contributions to positive psychology. Edited by Mihály Csíkszentmihályi - Isabella Selega Csikszentmihalyi. Oxford: Oxford University Press. ix, 253. ISBN 0195176790. 2006. URL info
  • SELIGMAN, Martin E. P. Learned optimism : how to change your mind and your life. 1st Vintage Books ed. New York: Vintage Books. x, 319. ISBN 1400078393. 2006. URL info
  • SELIGMAN, Martin E. P. Authentic happiness : using the new positive psychology to realize your potential for lasting fulfillment. New York: Free Press. xii, 321. ISBN 0743222989. 2002. info
Výukové metody
Lectures, class discussion, homework.
The course will be taught online.
Metody hodnocení
The course is completed by a colloquium. Assessment methods: 80% attendance and evaluation test (Students will evaluate how interesting and useful the course was, what knowledge they managed to apply in their everyday life, and how it affected their health and well-being).
Vyučovací jazyk
Angličtina
Informace učitele
Students are encouraged to use the Study materials and the Interactive syllabus.
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