www.DISabroad.org Positive Psychology Practicum l DIS – Study Abroad in Scandinavia l Related Disciples: Organizational Behavior 1 Positive Psychology Practicum Semester: Spring 2017 Copenhagen Credits: 3 Days: Mondays Time: 11:40 – 13:00 Classroom: F24-206 Major Disciplines: Education/Educational Studies, Human Development, Psychology Course Information and Purpose 1. Instructor Information Instructor: Kamilla Lange Msc. Psychology (2006, University of Copenhagen). BA. Psychology (2003, University of Copenhagen). Works as a clinical psychologist and mindfulness instructor. Teacher and supervisor for both psychologists, medical doctors and other professionals. Author of a book on mindfulness and body acceptance. With DIS since 2015. Email: [email protected]Psychology Program Director: Carla Caetano, Ph.D. Email: [email protected]DIS Contact: Psychology Program Coordinator: Signe Lissauer Email: [email protected]Phone: +45 3376 5705 Guest Lectures March 6, 11.40-13.00 hrs Kamilla Kisbye from Mindwork on working to help children overcome anxiety and build resilience through the program Cool Kids.
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Positive Psychology Practicum l DIS – Study Abroad in Scandinavia l
Related Disciples: Organizational Behavior
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Positive Psychology Practicum
Semester: Spring 2017
Copenhagen
Credits: 3
Days: Mondays
Time: 11:40 – 13:00
Classroom: F24-206
Major Disciplines: Education/Educational Studies, Human Development, Psychology
Course Information and Purpose
1. Instructor Information
Instructor:
Kamilla Lange
Msc. Psychology (2006, University of Copenhagen). BA. Psychology (2003, University of Copenhagen). Works
as a clinical psychologist and mindfulness instructor. Teacher and supervisor for both psychologists, medical
doctors and other professionals. Author of a book on mindfulness and body acceptance. With DIS since 2015.
Pre-requisites: None; Co-requisite: Enrollment in Positive Psychology
Positive psychology can find applications in diverse settings. The practicum will give you the unique opportunity to:
Participate in the application of positive psychology in a real life setting at the practicum sites such as Danish educational institutions for children and adolescents, organizations for older adults, cultural organizations etc.
Investigate the manifestation of central constructs of positive psychology at the site using qualitative research methods.
Develop interventions that facilitate positive psychological at the site.
Explore the role of facilitator and reflect on the factors that increase the impact of interventions.
Thus, the practicum is focused on the convergence of theory, research and practice in the field of
positive psychology. Being placed in a Danish institution or association as a practicum site will allow you to
study positive psychology constructs by observing, interviewing and interacting with both the users and the staff
in a local Danish cultural context.
Some examples of possible sites:
You would be visiting an organization working in the educational, non-profit, business, social or cultural sectors
and will get to study the unique Danish setting of these workplaces whilst exploring ways and means of applying
positive psychology concepts and theory in these settings. We strive to have a variety of sites, however, the
majority our sites work with children and adolescents, which offers excellent opportunities to observe and
engage in organized activities and the chance to interact regardless of language barriers.
You will be assigned to your site in the first session of the course.
The course is made up of classes (Mondays) and practicum visits (Thursdays). At the sites, you will observe
everyday processes that go on there through an appreciative lens and identify elements of positive psychology
that may be at work. You will also interview staff on aspects of positive functioning in the organization and
develop interventions informed by positive psychology to be implemented at the site. In class, you will be
introduced to basic qualitative observation and interview techniques, as well as learn how to use your findings as
basis for interventions informed by positive psychology.
3. Objectives
During this course, you will:
Explore the role of central concepts in positive psychology in real life Danish contexts
Learn about the pedagogical and cultural approaches in various Danish institutions
Discover and reflect on the potential of applied positive psychology
Integrate theory and research with practical observations and experiences
Develop interventions informed by positive psychology on the background of research at the sites
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Course Components
1. Reference Book (in library):
Schueller, S & Parks, A (2014). The Wiley Blackwell handbook of positive psychological interventions.
2. Articles and Other Media on Canvas
All required readings can be found on Canvas by clicking at the reading in the syllabus.
3. Approach to teaching:
In this course, the classroom will create a space for combining and linking theory from the Core Course with
skills in appreciative observing and interviewing as well as direct experience gained at the practicum sites.
4. Practicum visits:
The practicum offers a unique opportunity for students of the Positive Psychology core course to explore
how central concepts in positive psychology manifest themselves in institutional settings in Denmark.
The visits will be structured to enable a step-by-step exploration of applied positive psychology. At the
same time, the site visits will provide the opportunity for you to interact with e.g., children, adolescents or
adults. You will engage in experiential learning activities, which are intended to build, broaden and
deepen your intercultural skills, knowledge of Danish culture and reflections on core course curriculum.
You will engage in the practicum under the guidance of a supervising staff member for a total of 30
hours throughout the semester.
Please note, that if the hours are not met, this could result in failing the course.
5. Classes:
The classes will include the following components:
Information about the practicum sites, practical details and logistics
Investigation into how positive psychology constructs are applied in the daily practice at the practicum
sites
Education and practice in qualitative research method
Integration of theoretical and applied positive psychology
Developing specific interventions on the basis of participatory research
Reflection on you own role as a facilitator of positive psychology
Feedback on your progress and supervision on your practicum experiences
Date Topics and Readings (all readings will be available on Canvas)
Monday, January 23.
11.40-13.00
Session 1
Introduction to the course
The practicum goal: theory, research and practice integration
Institutions and organizations: Roles and cultures.
Practicum orientation by Signe Lissauer, Psychology Program Coordinator
Required Readings:
Kragh-Muller, G. & Isbell, R. (2011). Children's Perspectives on Their Everyday Lives in Child Care in Two Cultures: Denmark and the United States. Early Childhood Education Journal, v39 n1 p17-27.
Cunha et al. (2005). Interpreting the Evidence on Life Cycle Skill Formation. Discussion Papers in Economics, Discussion Paper 05-02, University College London.
Thursday, January 26
Site Visit 1
Guidelines will be available on Canvas
Monday, January 30
11.40-13.00
Session 2
Qualitative Research and Positive Psychology
Participant observations
Organizational Culture: Identifying positive psychology processes at the site
Required Readings:
Quinn et al., (2003). Chapter 3: Participant observation. In Collecting Qualitative Data A Field Manual. Sage Publications.
Nelson, M.R. & Shavitt, S. (2002). Horizontal and Vertical Individualism and Achievement Values: A Multimethod Examination of Denmark and the United States. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology; vol. 33, 5: pp. 439-458.
Thursday, February 2.
Site Visit 2
Guidelines will be available on Canvas
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CORE COURSE WEEK - No class
February 6-10
Monday, February 13
11.40-13.00
Session 3
Qualitative Research and Positive Psychology II: The Power of Inquiry
Qualitative Research: Strenghts and challenges.
Appreciative Inquiry: Background and methodology
Choose focus for interviews
Required Readings:
Bushe, G.R. (2011) Appreciative inquiry: Theory and critique. In Boje, D., Burnes, B. and Hassard, J. (eds.) The Routledge Companion To Organizational Change (pp. 87-103). Oxford, UK: Routledge.
Golafshani (2003). Understanding Reliability and Validity in Qualitative Research. The Qualitative Report, vol. 8, nr. 4, 597-607.
Wednesday
February 15
14.00-16.00
Field study
Location: DIS – room: F24-206
Guest lecturer:
Kent Steen Handlos, mentor and supervisor at Levas, an organization that
works with individuals on the autism spectrum.
Mindfulness in psychosocial work: The power of being present.
No required readings.
Thursday, February 16
Site Visit 3
Guidelines will be available on Canvas
Friday, February 17 Field Work Paper 1 due by 2359 hrs
Vansteenkiste, M. & Sheldon, K. M. (2006). There's nothing more practical than a good theory: Integrating motivational interviewing and self-determination theory. British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 45, 63-82.
Thursday, February 23
Site Visit 4
Guidelines will be available on Canvas
Time sheet check-in
Please take a picture of your time sheet, documenting the hours you have spent at your practicum site so far. Make sure the picture is in focus and that the details from the time sheet are readable. Send the picture to program coordinator, Signe Lissauer at [email protected].
Break - No class
February 27 – March 3
Monday, March 6
11.40-13.00
Session 5
Guest Lecturer: Kamilla Kisbye, Clinical Psychologist at Mindwork
Cool Kids, a program for children with anxiety
Challenges and opportunities when working clinically with children.
Pedrotti, J.T. (2014). Taking Culture into Account with Positive Psychological Interventions. In A.C. Parks & S.M. Schueller (Eds). The Wiley Blackwell Handbook of Positive Psychology Interventions. Oxford: John Wiley. pp. 403-415.
Miller et al. (2013). The Outcome of Psychotherapy: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. Psychotherapy, vol. 50, nr. 1, 88-97.
Thursday, March 30
Site visit 7
Guidelines will be available on Canvas
Time sheet check-in
Please take a picture of your time sheet, documenting the hours you have
spent at your practicum site so far. Make sure the picture is in focus and that
the details from the time sheet are readable. Send the picture to practicum