Details for Psychology of Emotion and Wellbeing

Awards offering Psychology of Emotion and Wellbeing

This unit is offered as a part of the following awards:

• Master of Arts
• Master of Leadership
• Graduate Certificate in Arts
• Graduate Diploma in Arts
• Graduate Diploma of Applied Social Science
• Graduate Diploma of Counselling
• Graduate Diploma of Leadership

Unit Content

Outcomes

1. Describe the function of emotions, including emotional development, and social and cultural factors;
2. Distinguish between a range of theoretical approaches to understanding emotions;
3. Develop the skills to apply theories to personal, ministry and professional contexts;
4. Critique self-reflective practices regarding emotional management.

Subject Content

• Understanding the function of emotions and its influence on humans
• Theories of emotion
• Consider the developmental aspects of emotions, including attachment theory
• Examine adaptive and non-adaptive functions and management of emotion;
• Emotional intelligence
• Understand emotions in relation to science, culture and society
• Impact of trauma on emotional development and management
• Understanding of a broad range of emotions
• Application of emotion management in relation to well-being across a range of contexts (personal, ministry, professional)

This course may be offered in the following formats

• Onsite (face-to-face)
• Online (e-Learning)
• Intensives

Please consult your course prospectus or enquire about how and when this course will be offered next at Alphacrucis College.

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.