Course - Self-reflection, self-development and stress management - PSY6018
Self-reflection, self-development and stress management
About
About the course
Course content
The course will offer theoretical perspectives, concepts and forms of practice that deal with how to achieve increased self-reflection, self-development and coping with stress in life and work. We will offer insights from Eastern wisdom and science, such as yoga-psychological concepts for human transformation, self-regulation and development. We will also discuss central perspectives and concepts from analytical psychology and depth psychology, especially active imagination which incorporates creativity into self-development. All of these are holistic perspectives, which focus on the whole person and on transformation, which is central to us. We will also emphasize factors that promote health (mental and physical) and perceived meaning (salutogenesis). The course will be both theoretical and experience-based, with an emphasis on active participation.
Learning outcome
Knowledge:
After completing the course, the participant will get an insight into theories, concepts and practices relevant to working with the ability for self-reflection, self-development and stress management.
Skills:
After completing the course, the participant should be able to contribute to their own and others' self-reflection, self-development and stress management.The participant should be able to use central analytical, depth and yoga psychological concepts and insights, to promote the ability for self-reflection, self-development and stress management, in working life and other life settings.
General competence:
After completing the course, the participant should have analytical insights, concepts and practical experience to be able to contribute to reflection, self-development and stress management and thus contribute to more work and life satisfaction, better health and better relationships.
Learning methods and activities
The course consists of a several webinars and and a 3-day seminar in Trondheim.
Compulsory assignments
- Participation
- Presentation of topic for the exam essay
Further on evaluation
The course ends with a term paper/essay of approx. 10-12 pages. Topics must be linked to the overall theme of the course and decided in collaboration with the course leaders. The assignment can be theoretical or a (theoretically based) reflection on practice.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Continuing Education at Department of Psychology (IPSEVU)
Recommended previous knowledge
A bachelor's degree and some work experience.
Required previous knowledge
Higher education entrance qualifications
Course materials
Hagen, Ingunn (2018): Lykkeverktøy for fagfolk som jobbar med menneske. Oslo: Cappelen Damm.
Jnandev, Yogacharia (2019): The Yoga Sutras of Maharishi Patanjali. Great Britain: Design Marque.
Jung, Carl Gustav.; Chodorow, Joan (1997) Jung on Active Imagination. Pocket eller heftet utgave. 1997.
Tozzi, Chiara ed.: Active imagination in Theory, Practice and Training. The special legacy of C.G. Jung. Routledge, 2023.
Various recommended literature, as well as self-selected literature related to the semester assignment.
Subject areas
- Psychology