Promotion of Mental Wellbeing for Teachers

General Objectives of the Course

(1) To promote teachers’ emotional literacy;
(2) To develop emotion regulation strategies aiming to improve the mental wellbeing of teachers;
(3) To reduce vulnerability factors for the development of emotional problems;
(4) To promote social safeness and connectedness in the school community.

Admission Requirements

Teachers in the 3rd cycle of Basic education

Candidates should check the admission requirements available on this site, in addition to the information provided here.

Mode of Study

Face-to-face

Teaching / Evaluation language(s)

Portuguese

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Quantitative score from 1 to 10 values: Excellent (9 to 10); Very good (8 to 8.9); Good (6.5 to 7.9); Regular (5 to 6.4); Insufficient (1 to 4.9).
The final course grade will be calculated based on an individual written test on the course contents and their application in the school context.

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

(1) Increased emotional literacy;
(2) Development of adaptive emotion regulation strategies;
(3) Identification of warning signs of emotional disturbance;
(4) Mastery of meditation techniques based on mindfulness and compassion;
(5) Acquisition of problem-solving strategies;
(6) Recognition of behaviors focused on emotions and their consequences;
(7) Use of self-care strategies.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

Rules of creation and operation of non-degree courses at the University of Coimbra

Study Programme

Promoting Mental Wellbeing for Teachers

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Course Type
Non Degree Course

Qualification Awarded: Diploma/Certificate

Duration: 27 HORAS

ECTS Credits: 1.0

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