Stress, Self-Care and Mindfulness unit (PSY114)

Online

Introduction

In this online unit you will learn about a range of approaches to managing stress and enhancing well-being which can be applied by individuals in a self-care context. As a foundation, you will learn about stress, coping, well-being and happiness.  This content includes different theories and models used in psychology to explain these concepts. Then you will explore the theory, scholarly evidence base, and practice of a range of self-care approaches, grouped into three themes: 1. Lifestyle (healthy eating, physical activity, sleep, relaxation and nature engagement) 2. Mindfulness (everyday/informal mindfulness, formal mindfulness and meditation, compassion and self-compassion) and 3. Positive Psychology (gratitude, acts of kindness, character strengths, meaning in life, flow and creativity). You will learn how to think critically regarding the strengths and weaknesses of the self-care approaches covered. Throughout the unit, there is a focus on understanding the mechanisms of action of these approaches (how they “work”). These mechanisms could be psychological (e.g., relating to mental activities like attention and emotion regulation) and/or biological (e.g., relating to physiological activity in the nervous system and/or endocrine system). In each weekly online module, content is presented in text and video formats, along with interactive online learning activities and additional scholarly readings. In practical activities and assessments, you will discuss, apply, and reflect on the techniques discussed in the unit content.  

Summary

Unit name	Stress, Self-Care and Mindfulness
Unit code	PSY114
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Psychological Sciences
Discipline	Psychology
Coordinator	Doctor Kate Talsma
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Online	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	20/7/2025	18/8/2025	7/9/2025	25/10/2025

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2025 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2025 will be available from the 1st October 2024. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Explain key concepts relating to stress and psychological well-being.
• Discuss approaches to managing stress and enhancing well-being, referring to theory, evidence base and practice
• Apply techniques to manage stress and enhance well-being in a self-care context, and reflect on your experience.
• Use a variety of media to communicate about self-care concepts that can be applied to manage stress and enhance wellbeing within a self-care context.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
061700	$1,164.00	$1,164.00	not applicable	$2,780.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
⁴ Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

CXA006 or PSY214

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Each week: 1 x 3-hour Asynchronous online learning modules; 1 x 1-hour Asynchronous online learning activities, 6 hrs weekly Independent learning consisting of readings, assignment preparation, revision
Assessment	Online Quizzes (20%)|Information sheet (35%)|Workbook (45%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO.
Recommended	Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO.

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