Wellbeing in the Professional Activities of a Psychologist (VPUPK_444)
About Study Course
Objective
Ensure an understanding of the personality of a psychologist that is appropriate to the Master’s level as the main instrument of work, developing the ability of students to purposefully apply self-help technologies and psychohygiene principles for ensuring professional sustainability, burnout preference and maintaining work-life balance in accordance with EuroPsy’s ethical and competence standards.
Prerequisites
Biopsychosocial approach to health and health psychology.The regulation and health of the body’s functions.Cognitive biheivioral theories and methods in psychological counseling.
Learning outcomes
1.1. Analyses a psychologist’s personality as a primary tool of work, understanding the neurobiological mechanisms of stress and their direct impact on the therapeutic process and quality of decision-making.
2. Evidence-based self-regulation approaches and mental models are critically evaluated, understanding their role in the prevention of professional burnout and secondary trauma.
3. Systematise knowledge of the digital environment and artificial intelligence (AI) tools by understanding their impact on a specialist’s cognitive ecology, ethical responsibility and data security.
4 interprets the principles of professional hygiene and sustainability by understanding their relationship with EuroPsy ethical standards and the professional identity of the psychologist.
1.1. Select and purposefully apply self-regulation techniques and psychosomatic support tools appropriate to the situation, understanding the principles of their operation for managing emotional balance in professional work.
2. Construct a personal professional resilience plan by analysing the necessary digital and analogue resources for effective information management and occupational hygiene.
3. Demonstrate in-depth self-reflection by verbally and in writing analysing their emotional responses, professional boundaries and stress indicators in clinical practice cases.
4. Communicate effectively about the importance of mental well-being and self-care by analysing the risks and resources of interdisciplinary cooperation in maintaining a healthy working environment.
1.1. Independently manage and plan their sustainable professional development by understanding and integrating self-help technologies, supervision and pshreflexion into everyday practice.
2. Critically evaluate and take responsibility for ethical and data security standards, understanding the risks and benefits of integrating AI assistants and digital tools into the work of a psychologist.
3. Purposefully improve professional identity by analysing the boundaries of their competence and demonstrating high ethical awareness and psychological fluidity in a changing environment.
