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WELLNESS 210: The Science of Motivation

Examines factors that give rise to and sustain motivation. Cultivates the psycho-physiological factors that increase motivation, while reducing those aspects that depress it. Presents the meaning, mastery, and autonomy model of motivation in tasks engagement, plus research from the fields of psychology, behavioral economics, and neuroscience, then discusses tools to enhance motivation and achievement while maintaining balance and health.
Last offered: Spring 2016 | Repeatable 2 times (up to 2 units total)

WELLNESS 211: Exploring Happiness

Explores how research-based happiness theory and principles are applied to enhance daily and life satisfaction. Positions happiness as a cornerstone construct of personal wellness, purpose, and fulfillment. Investigates the science of happiness through lecture, guided practice, dialogue, and course material in order to enhance understanding and implementation.
Terms: Aut, Sum | Units: 1

WELLNESS 212: Psych of Optimal Performance

How the psychological skills that athletes and other performers apply in training, preparation, and competition influence optimal performance in multiple life domains. Surveys concepts of motivation, arousal regulation, self-confidence, team dynamics, mental skills training. Applies psychological techniques to enhance balanced performance, enjoyment, and self-satisfaction in sports and life.
Last offered: Spring 2016

WELLNESS 214: Using Emotional Intelligence to Increase Effectiveness

Examine, understand, and develop emotional and social intelligence (ESI). Presents leading models (Bar-on, Mayer, Salovey, Caruso) of and skills (Goleman) for enhancing emotional and social intelligence. Blends course lecture, discussion, peer coaching, and guided practice to develop theoretical and practical knowledge of ESI. Assess, understand and utilize ESI strengths and mitigate weaknesses in order to enhance stress management and resilience, increase self-other awareness, and increase balanced productivity.
Terms: Aut | Units: 2
Instructors: Chima, A. (PI)

WELLNESS 215: Wise Decision Making

Being wise makes us happier and more successful. Our relationships, bodies, health, school, and work can be either stressful or fulfilling. Wisdom skills are practical and effective in these areas, and you can learn how to apply them sooner rather than later. This course will help you develop wisdom through guided practice in skills such as mindfulness, emotional intelligence, cognitive reframing, humility, empathy, gratitude, and courage. Entertaining video clips, quotes, and jokes will supplement our discussions.
Terms: Win | Units: 1
Instructors: Yisrael, D. (PI)

WELLNESS 217: Behavior Change: Building A Better You

Change behaviors using evidence-based techniques. Addresses habit cycles, procrastination mitigation, productivity enhancement, motivational factors, and addiction and addictive processes (both substances and non-substance related) in changing behavior from maladaptive to adaptive patterns. Draws from neuroscience (Davidson, Siegel) and psychology (Beck, Miller, Rollnick) and employs motivational interviewing, cognitive reframing, peer coaching, and mindfulness meditation models and intervention strategies.
Terms: Aut | Units: 2
Instructors: Chima, A. (PI)

WELLNESS 219: Cultivating Healthy Romantic Relationships

Explore the factors that support healthy romantic relationships from psychological, sociological, historical, and cultural perspectives. Investigates the questions What is a healthy romantic relationship? and How do I know if my relationship is healthy?Through learning about attraction, attachment, attunement, individuation, cultural scripts, gender roles, and considerations for non-monogamous and non-heteronormative relationships, the structures of healthy romantic relationships will be studied.
Terms: Spr | Units: 1
Instructors: Yisrael, D. (PI)

WELLNESS 230: Meditation

Introduces diverse forms of meditation practice in both theory (contemplative neuroscience, phenomenological traditions) and practice. Practices in guided imagery, compassion, loving kindness, positive emotion, mindfulness, and mantra meditation will be offered to enhance well-being. While meditation practices emerge from religious traditions, all practice and instruction will be secular.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum | Units: 1 | Repeatable 2 times (up to 2 units total)
Instructors: Luskin, F. (PI)

WELLNESS 233: Meditation Retreat: Weekend Campus Intensive

Introduces Diverse forms of meditation practice in both theory (contemplative neuroscience, phenomenological traditions) and practice. Practices in focused attention, mindfulness, guided imagery, compassion, loving kindness, positive emotion, and/or mantra meditation will be offered to enhance stress management and well-being. Takes place in a weekend immersion format (on campus), which allows more focused exploration of the topic space. While meditation practices emerge from religious traditions, all practice and instruction will be secular.
Terms: Win, Spr | Units: 1
Instructors: Chima, A. (PI)

WELLNESS 234: Forgive for Good: Practice, Meditation, and Contemplation

Examines forgiveness from a variety of perspectives with an emphasis on its value for physical and mental wellbeing. Presents forgiveness both as a useful response to interpersonal hurt and a teachable skill, backed by scientific research from preventative medicine and psychology. Explores the idea that forgiveness and grievance are both narrative responses to painful experience, but differing in their adaptability and utility. Spiritual and contemplative approaches are considered, but the methods are secular and research-tested.
Terms: Spr | Units: 1-2
Instructors: Luskin, F. (PI)
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