Psychology
Objectives
- To explore how Positive Psychology is relevant in a Danish Context
- To reflect on and synthesize experiences of Positive Psychology practices and how these can be adapted and applied in additional practice
- To reflect on how experiences in the study tour contribute to your understanding of Positive Psychology, and which questions the experienced practices and research raise.
Previous Activities Have Included
- Visit to Denmark’s happiest workplace
- Workshop on individual strengths at the Kaospilots school in Århus
- Discussion with at-risk youth and project leaders about the implementation of positive psychology in an afterschool program setting
Description
Students experience workshops to explore personal well being, gain personal leadership skills through group work, and meet with Danish researchers specializing in positive psychology and institutions that apply principles of Positive Psychology. Visits that present the strengths that enable the communities to thrive in a Danish context.
In addition to the academic activities on study tour, the study tour program is supplemented with cultural visits to relevant and exciting sites and events to help engage students to the fullest extent. They help to give students a more well-rounded understanding of the communities in which they are studying. In the past, cultural visits have included museum visits, scavenger hunts, and experiencing traditional Danish food at a local Kro.
