Myanmar Institute of Theology
Liberal Arts Program
2023-2024 Academic
Year, Second Semester
Course Title: Well-being
Course Description
This class is designed for students to develop the knowledge and understanding, skills,
capabilities and attributes which they need for mental, emotional, social, Spiritual and physical
wellbeing of students’ entire life.
Objectives
After completion of this course, students will be able to –
Have an understanding of their own overall well-being.
Make an action plan to improve in the different dimensions of well-being.
Understand their own life balance and can make the adjustment for their own life.
Course Requirements and Assessments
Students’ performance will be assessed according to the following criteria:
Criteria % of total Method of Assessment
grade
Attendance (10%) Instructor will give a grade on regular attendance
to class. Students who are absent for 3 or more
than 3 times, incomplete grade will be given by
the
instructor.
Reflection papers (40%) Students have to submit two reflection papers
to upgrade their understanding of the course.
Students will get 20% for each reflection papers.
Discussion (10%) Instructor will give a grade on discussion and
and participation. Videos must be on when you talk
Participation or
discuss your opinions.
Group Presentation 40%) Instructor will give a grade on Presentation.
Additional Exercises and Reading
Every week, there will be reading assignments.
Students have to submit two reflection papers to understand the concepts of the course.
The Presentation Paper has to be submitted on presentation day.
Throughout the semester, instructors may choose the articles or case study related to the
concepts of the course.
Selected Lecture Topics
Da Top Sub Topics to Discuss
te ic
2nd May, -Introduction to the Course Definition of “Well-being”
2024 -What is Well-being? Subjective and Objective
aspects of Well-being
PERMA model
explained (Subjective
Well Being)
References: Elena, Galina
(2014) Well-Being: Subjective
and Objective Aspects
Saligman (2012) Flourish
9th May, Physical Well-being -The role of nutrients and
nutrient
2024 -Nutrition consumption
-Physical Activity -Five major nutrients:
-Safe and Hygienic Practices 1.Proteins
2.Fats
3.Carbohydrates (sugars)
4.Vitamins
5. Minerals
-Physical Exercises
(Demonstration)
-The importance of personal
hygiene
16th May, Physical Well-being -Sleeping Habits
2024 -Exercises and Sport Nutrition
-Discussion (Q&A)
23rd Mental Emotion -What emotions are
May,202 al -What impacts your emotions
4 and Well- -How to change your emotions
being -How to use your emotions
-Emotional to grow
Stability Reference: Thibaut
-Anger Meurisse (2018) Master
Management Your Emotions
30 Mental and -What is “Vitality”?
th Emotional Well- -What is stress? Types of stress
M being - The effects of stress
ay -Vitality (physiological and
20 -Stress Management psychological)
24 -Relaxation Technique -Coping strategies
-Relaxation Techniques
(Demonstration) (Butterfly
Hug) References: Richard M.
Ryan (1997) On Energy,
Personality and Health:
Subjective Vitality as a
Dynamic Reflection of
Well-Being
Thibaut Meurisse (2018)
Master Your Emotions
Susan Folkman (2011)
The Oxford Handbook of
Stress, Health and Coping
6t June Mental Emotion -What does competency mean?
h 2024 al -How do you feel a sense of
and Well- accomplishment from what
being you do most of the days?
-Competence -Definition of self-esteem
-Self-Esteem -How to boost your self-
esteem References:Andria
(2018) Translating Training
into Leadership (page 6-9).
Nathaniel Branden (2021)
The Power of Self-Esteem.
Nathaniel Branden (1995)
Six Pillars of Self-Esteem.
13th June, Mental and What is the meaning of life?
2024 Emotional Well- -Developing the desire to change
being -The psychological impacts of
-Meaning of life life transition
-Encouraging and -The importance of
Supporting positive energy
Changes in Individual
-Life Transition
-Optimism - How do you understand
-Resilience the meaning of resilience?
-What things go wrong in my
life, does it generally take a
long time to get back to
normal?
Physical, mental, spiritual
and social
Reference: Darcy L.Harris
(2011) Counting Our Losses
(Page
225-234)
* Reflection Paper
1*
20th Mental and - Family Structure
Emotional Well- - Parenting Styles
June, 2024 being - Understanding
Family Relationship attachment and
attachment disorder
- Family Functioning
and Emotional Intelligence
References: Ghanawat, G.
M., Muke, S. S., Chaudhury,
S., &
Kiran, M. (2016). Relationship
of family functioning and
emotional intelligence in
adolescents. Pravara
Medical Review, 8(2), 10-
14.
Koong Hean Foo
(2019) Intercultural
Parenting Vivien
Prior (2006)
Understanding attachment
and attachment disorder
27th June, Spiritual Well Being Religion, Spirituality and
2024 Mental Health
Reference: James M. Nelson
(2009) Psychology, Religion
and Spirituality (Page 347-
390)
4th July, 2024 Social Well-being To what extent do you
-Engagement love learning new
-Effective Communication things?
-Improving your social skills
Reference: John O.Greene
(2003)Handbook of
Communication and Social
Interaction Skills (Part II)
(Page 179-357)
11th July, Social Well Being How does social support
2024 - The importance of contribute to
Social Support psychological health?
Reference: Daena J.
Goldsmith (2004)
Communicating Social
Support (Page 10-24)
18th Social Well Being -What are social norms and
-Understanding Social Norms, why do they matter for us?
July, 2024 Values and Ethics -Values and morals
classification What is social
ethics? Why is it important
and what are some examples?
References: Crossman
Ashley (2021, February 16)
Folkways, Mores, Taboos
and Laws.
Retrieved from
https://www.thoughtco.com/fol
kw ays-mores-taboos-and-laws-
3026 267
Mundry, R Ethics and Values
(A textbook for
Undergraduate students)
25th July,
2024
Revision & Evaluation
1st July,
2024
No Class on that day!
*Reflection Paper
2*
8th Aug, Group Presentation on “How you Become a Wellbeing
2024 Person” (5 groups)
15th Group Presentation on “How you Become a Wellbeing
Aug, Person” (5 groups)
2024
References
Alatartseva, E., & Barysheva, G. (2015). Well-being: subjective and objective aspects.
Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, 166, 36-42.
Branden, N. (2021). The power of self-esteem. Health Communications, Inc..
Branden, N. (1995). Six Pillars of Self-Esteem: The Definitive Work on Self-Esteem by
the Leading Pioneer in the Field. Bantam.
Crossman Ashley (2021, February 16) Folkways, Mores, Taboos and Laws. Retrieved
from https://www.thoughtco.com/folkways-mores-taboos-and-laws-3026267
Folkman, S. (Ed.). (2011). The Oxford handbook of stress, health, and coping. Oxford
University Press.
Foo, K. H. (2019). Intercultural parenting: How eastern and western parenting styles affect
child development. Routledge.
Ghanawat, G. M., Muke, S. S., Chaudhury, S., & Kiran, M. (2016). Relationship of family
functioning and emotional intelligence in adolescents. Pravara Medical Review, 8(2), 10-14.
Goldsmith, D. J. (2004). Communicating social support. Cambridge University Press.
Greene, J. O., & Burleson, B. R. (Eds.). (2003). Handbook of communication and
social interaction skills. Psychology Press.
Harris, D. L. (2011). Counting our losses: Reflecting on change, loss, and transition in
everyday life. Routledge.
Meurisse, T., & Donovan, K. (2018). Master your emotions: a practical guide to
overcome negativity and better manage your feelings. (No Title).
MUNDRY, R. Ethics and Values.
Nelson, J. M. (2009). Psychology, religion, and spirituality. Springer Science & Business Media.
Piotrowski, A. (2018). Translating Training into Leadership: The reasons Psychologists
make effective leaders. Momentum Press.
Prior, V., & Glaser, D. (2006). Understanding attachment and attachment disorders:
Theory, evidence and practice. Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Ryan, R. M., & Frederick, C. (1997). On energy, personality, and health: Subjective vitality as
a dynamic reflection of well‐being. Journal of personality, 65(3), 529-565.
Seligman, M. E. (2012). Flourish: A visionary new understanding of happiness and well-being.
Simon and Schuster.
