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10145133 Strength and Self-Reflection
Course Information
Description
Students will learn about the power of gratitude, create strategies to build an optimistic mindset, develop mechanisms to increase resilience, and discover the positive impact of forgiveness.
Total Credits
1

Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Examine the power of gratitude
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral Presentation, Test, Reflection
    Criteria
    Identify personal sources of gratitude
    Describe ways gratitude can be expressed or practiced
    Explain concepts related to gratitude
    Apply gratitude practices to personal experiences and challenging situations
    Assess the impact of practicing gratitude on thoughts, feelings, attention, and/or perspective
    Speak so others understand
    Reflection response includes specific examples and relates to the topic

  2. Develop strategies to build an optimistic mindset
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral Presentation, Test, Reflection
    Criteria
    Identify personal sources of joy and positivity
    Describe strategies that can support an optimistic mindset
    Explain concepts related to optimism
    Apply optimism strategies to personal experiences and challenging situations
    Assess the impact of optimism practices on thoughts, feelings, attention, and/or perspective
    Speak so others understand
    Reflection response includes specific examples and relates to the topic

  3. Develop strategies to increase resilience
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral Presentation, Test, Reflection
    Criteria
    Identify personal strengths, supports, habits, and resources that contribute to resilience
    Describe strategies that can support resilience when facing obstacles or setbacks
    Explain concepts related to resilience
    Apply resilience strategies to personal challenges and identify possible next steps
    Assess personal responses to challenges, setbacks, and unexpected situations
    Speak so others understand
    Reflection response includes specific examples and relates to the topic

  4. Examine the role of forgiveness in personal well-being
    Assessment Strategies
    Oral Presentation, Test, Reflection
    Criteria
    Identify personal beliefs and perspectives related to forgiveness
    Describe strategies and practices that may support forgiveness and letting go
    Explain concepts related to forgiveness and rumination
    Apply forgiveness practices to personal experiences while maintaining boundaries
    Assess the potential impact of forgiveness, rumination, and letting go on personal well-being
    Speak so others understand
    Reflection response includes specific examples and relates to the topic