Details for Psychology of Emotion and Wellbeing
Quick Info
- Currently offered by Alphacrucis: Yes
- Course code: SSC410
- Credit points: 10
- Subject coordinator: Catrina Henderson
Prerequisites
Nil
Awards offering Psychology of Emotion and Wellbeing
This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:
- Graduate Certificate in Arts
- Graduate Diploma in Arts
- Graduate Diploma of Applied Social Science
- Graduate Diploma of Counselling
- Graduate Diploma of Leadership
- Master of Arts
- Master of Leadership
Unit Content
Outcomes
- Describe the function of emotions, including emotional development, and social and cultural factors;
- Distinguish between a range of theoretical approaches to understanding emotions;
- Develop the skills to apply theories to personal, ministry and professional contexts;
- Critique self-reflective practices regarding emotional management.
Subject Content
- Understanding Emotions & Wellbeing?
- Emotions and Neuroscience
- Theories of Emotion & Wellbeing
- Attachment Theory & Emotion
- Emotional Development
- Emotional Intelligence
- Responding to Emotion
- Culture and Emotion
- Trauma and Emotion
- Emotional Wellbeing – Stress and Coping
- Emotional Wellbeing
- Application in the Helping Professions
This course may be offered in the following formats
- Onsite (face-to-face)
- Online (e-Learning)
- Intensives
Assessment Methods
- Major Essay (40%)
- Exam (20%)
- Critical Reflective Journal with Worksheets (40%)
Prescribed Text
- Niedenthal, P.M. & Ric, F. (2017). Psychology of emotion (2nd ed.). New York: Psychology Press
Please consult your instructor prior to purchasing any texts.