Psychology of Health, Well-being, and Happiness: Biopsychosocial, Cultural, & Spiritual…

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This hybrid (defined as in-person and online) 3-credit graduate-level course will review contemporary research and provide experiential learning opportunities to better understand the biopsychosocial aspects of health, psychosocial well-being, and happiness. The course will cover the science and practices which foster better health and living a happier and more fulfilling life. Classroom sessions will explain the origins of stress, anxiety and depression, strategies to manage negative emotional states and help to achieve psychosocial well-being.They include; (1) the role of mindfulness for attaining inner calm, forgiveness, resilience, and cultivating gratitude and purpose-in-life; and (2) empowerment strategies to foster ongoing growth. Experiential exercises will teach practical, well-being skills that correspond to lecture topics, and are supported by empirical research. Students will develop a personalized wellness plan throughout the course so the main concepts and strategies can be applied directly to their lives.