Study Guide

Objective

Learning outcomes of the course correspond to the goals of the Wellbeing through counselling project. The online course promotes student’s well-being and health, competence and attachment to community and studies in higher education. Through information, examples and exercises, this independent online course supports student’s mental capacity, enhances ability to retain competence and well-being through crises and stressful situations that come with life and studying.

After completing the online course the student:
• is able to cope well with everyday tasks that maintain their competence
• recognizes the effects of their personality traits to their competence, and is able to manage themselves
• knows the main goals of sustainable development and is motivated to further develop their sustainable well-being and expertise
• is able to cope with demands of studying and pressure of other demands, and knows how to handle stress
• recognizes possible challenges that can be encountered during studies, and is motivated to seek support if needed.

Content

1. Cornerstones of everyday life 1 cr
2. Mindfulness and emotional skills 1 cr
3. Sustainable development of own well-being 1 cr
4. Social resources1 cr
5. Stress and recovery 1 cr
6. Support during studies 1 cr
The student chooses five out of six parts to complete according to their preference.

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Approved/Failed

The course is completed when all mandatory exercises and tests have been completed according to instructions within given timeline.

Further information

The course is a part of Promotion of student counselling and student well-being project (OKM 2021-2023). The main goal of the project is to promote higher education students’ well-being and health by preventing loneliness and marginalization and strengthening students’ sense of community and attachment to higher education studies and community.

The online course developed in the project will be executed by Metropolia University of Applied Sciences and Kajaani University of Applied Sciences.