LSJ 301 A: Internship

Be Real – Resilient Attitudes and Living

*Take note that this  is a ONE credit course. Because we meet for 80min each session we only have class for the first eight weeks of the quarter.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Reducing Stress: Understanding and managing acute and chronic stress through contemplative practices.
2. Managing Emotions: Building skills and practices to become aware of and regulate emotions.
3. Coping with Challenging Situations: Learning strategies to change a situation or one’s response to it.
4. Building Connections & Compassion: Cultivating kindness for others and ourselves.
5. To learn practical strategies, habits, and mindsets to support successful management of University expectations and excellence in academic performance.

Values:

• Inclusion
• Integrity
• Responsibility
• Development
• Play

Requirements:

Complete all components including readings, assignments, discussion board contributions, and final project. 

Grading & Participation:

This is a one credit course and utilizes the credit/no credit (CR/NC) grading options. To receive credit for this course students must:

• Earn 90 out of 110 possible points
• Assignments:
  • Turn in ALL assignments (any late assignments will incur point loss based on when they are turned in but will still receive some credit)
  • If any assignment, like writing a poem or making a drawing feel like an undue burden and takes time away from you actually practicing a technique we are exploring, you can always swap it out with a simple one paragraph reflection on the skill you were exploring. 
• Attend Class:
  • Students who miss more than one class without an acceptable reason (personal/family emergency, serious illness) will not receive credit.
  • Students should make a concerted effort to communicate absences in advance of missing class and follow the guidelines for making up missed work.
• Participate Actively: Students need to be prepared with homework completed, respectfully listening to peers and instructor, and speaking up to share thoughts and questions.  
• Make Up Work: If you miss a whole class or more than 30min of a class you must do additional make up work to compensate for the missed time. Doing makeup work does not change your absence from the class.  
  • Choose one general article and one research study related to a topic we discussed in class (you can use the Article & Research page under pages or find your own resources).
  • Write one paragraph for each (article and research study) and share what you learned, thoughts, how it relates to your life, questions, etc. Make sure to notate which article/research paper you read.  
  • Email your paragraphs to kateli@uw.edu   

Office Hours:

Office hours are available upon request. I am happy to meet with you via zoom to chat about class content and/or any additional support you need with the material. Reach out to me via email and we can schedule a time. 

Course Point Breakdown:

• Stress Break and Breathing Reflections (5)                                    
• Mind-Body Team (5)
• Mindful Listening Reflection (5)
• Mindfulness Myths Article (5)
• Yoga Sequence Photo (5)
• Body Scan (5)
• Exploring Thoughts (5)
• Core Values Drawing (5)
• ER Discussion (5)
• ER Readings/Videos (5)
• Radical Acceptance  (5)
• Window of Tolerance Practice (5)
• Review #1 (5)
• Cognitive Reframing & Checking the Facts Exploration (5)
• Gratitude Practice (5)
• Review #2 (5)
• Practice Time (5)
• Power of Vulnerability (5)
• Final Project Presentation (20)  

Overview:

Your Safety:

Call SafeCampus at 206-685-7233 anytime – no matter where you work or study – to anonymously discuss safety and well-being concerns for yourself or others. SafeCampus’s team of caring professionals will provide individualized support, while discussing short- and long-term solutions and connecting you with additional resources when requested.

Religious Accommodations:

Washington state law requires that UW develop a policy for accommodation of student absences or significant hardship due to reasons of faith or conscience, or for organized religious activities. The UW’s policy, including more information about how to request an accommodation, is available at Religious Accommodations Policy. Accommodations must be requested within the first two weeks of this course using the Religious Accommodations Request Form.

Access and Accommodations:

Your experience in this class is important to me. It is the policy and practice of the University of Washington to create inclusive and accessible learning environments consistent with federal and state law. If you have already established accommodations with Disability Resources for Students (DRS), please activate your accommodations via myDRS so we can discuss how they will be implemented in this course.

If you have not yet established services through DRS, but have a temporary health condition or permanent disability that requires accommodations (conditions include but not limited to; mental health, attention-related, learning, vision, hearing, physical or health impacts), contact DRS directly to set up an Access Plan. DRS facilitates the interactive process that establishes reasonable accommodations. Contact DRS at disability.uw.edu.

Guidance for Taking Classes Outside the USA:

Faculty members at U.S. universities – including the University of Washington – have the right to academic freedom which includes presenting and exploring topics and content that other governments may consider to be illegal and, therefore, choose to censor. Examples may include topics and content involving religion, gender and sexuality, human rights, democracy and representative government, and historic events.

If, as a UW student, you are living outside of the United States while taking courses remotely, you are subject to the laws of your local jurisdiction. Local authorities may limit your access to course material and take punitive action towards you. Unfortunately, the University of Washington has no authority over the laws in your jurisdictions or how local authorities enforce those laws.

If you are taking UW courses outside of the United States, you have reason to exercise caution when enrolling in courses that cover topics and issues censored in your jurisdiction. If you have concerns regarding a course or courses that you have registered for, please contact your academic advisor who will assist you in exploring options.