The Dynamics of PsychoSocial Health Issues

Catalog description

The purpose of this course is to allow students to study the effects of attitudes, emotions and relationships on health. Students will examine the impact the mind has on the body and how attitudes and emotions directly affect an individual’s well-being. Students will explore a number of psychosocial health issues and the impact these issues have on health, including, but not limited to stress, fear, laughter, relationships, grief, joy, anger, and self-esteem. Students will practice skills like stress and anger management techniques, conflict resolution, communication skills, and self-care strategies to assist them in improving their own health and their relationships with others.