Psychology of Wellbeing Course
Psychology
A course by
UC Online
Deep dive into the connection between psychology and wellbeing, learning practical solutions to boost wellbeing for you and others using latest research and health models.
Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
This course requires 6 hours per week
Core skills this course teaches
Understanding wellbeing
How wellbeing can be defined and understood in different ways.
Psychology and wellbeing relationship
Explore what makes us happy and how thinking processes affect wellbeing.
Recognize negative thinking traps
Ability to identify common negative thinking traps that affect feelings and behaviours.
What You're Signing Up For
Psychology of Wellbeing Course developed by Professor Julia Rucklidge explores the science behind psychological wellbeing, focusing on boosting mental health through nutritional interventions, lifestyle changes and psychological strategies. It targets health professionals, HR professionals, managers, teachers, and parents seeking to improve wellbeing and resilience using research-based approaches.
Course Content
- Module 1: Introduction to wellbeing and the role of psychology
- Module 2: What makes us happy?
- Module 3: Psychological traps to wellbeing
- Module 4: Faulty thinking and how to beat it
- Module 5: Values, strengths and behaviour
- Assessments: 4 module quizzes (20%), 4 reflection activities (40%), 1 final report (40%)
What you need to know first
If under 20 years old, University Entrance or equivalent required
If 20 or older, eligible based on 20+ admission with NZ or Australian citizenship or residence visa
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health and Wellbeing
Psychology
Education
Future employment opportunities might be
Health industry professionals upskilling
HR professionals
Managers