This course will cover various topics that would teach students healthy lifestyle choices, the importance of mental and physical health and self-care. For each topic, an evidence-based lecture that would include scientific evidence will be presented and then students will be provided practical methods to practice what they have learned from the lectures. One of the main goals of this course is to inspire students to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
Life 101: Mental and Physical Self-Care
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Life 101: Mental and Physical Self-Care
Instructor: Mahtab Jafari
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2 weeks at 10 hours a week
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Skills you'll gain
- Self-Motivation
- Self-Awareness
- Mindfulness
- Nutrition and Diet
- Stress Management
- Mental Health
- Habit Formation
- Nutrition Education
- Behavioral Health
- Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
- Health Education
- Mental and Behavioral Health
- Substance Abuse
- Personal Development
- Environment and Resource Management
- Emotional Intelligence
- Preventative Care
- Personal Care
- Positivity
- Exercise Science
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FA
Reviewed on Jul 24, 2023
Thank you for this wonderful course. I am grateful for the knowledge I have gained, and I am excited to apply it in my life. Thanks a lot, Dr. Mahtab Jofari.
RS
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2024
This is great equipment for psychological life skills and the professor directly connects with her class, giving students a sense of belonging and relating
FM
Reviewed on Nov 26, 2021
i was having a really hard time due to university and this course was like getting therapy lol. Really helped me cope better, feel better, be more grateful, and taught me valuable life advice.
