The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences is pleased to announce a new selection of seminars in partnership with the Mental Health and Well-being Research and Training Hub (MeWeRTH).
For the Fall of 2021, the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and MeWeRTH are offering two select non-credit 'Fall Seminars' on mental health and well-being.
These science-based seminars offer hands-on learning opportunities to adults of all ages, regardless of educational background, on topics related to wellness.
The Fall Seminars will be led by outstanding instructors who research and teach in the Department of Psychology.
They will be conducted online (using Zoom) in small groups, allowing participants to engage with their instructor and fellow participants as they explore the theory and practice related to mental health and well-being.
These informative, engaging, and highly interactive seminars require no prerequisites or previous experience.
Upon completion of the course, students will receive a certificate of completion signed by the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
Research has typically focused on poor mental health among those with chronic illnesses, but what about maintaining positive mental health and wellness? What characteristics and health behaviours are related to wellness among people living with chronic illnesses? This course explores themes to investigate how to maintain wellness amid chronic illnesses and discover the benefits from doing so. Each week will feature a theme related to wellness with lessons, discussions, and activities.Nov 1 – Dec 13, 2021 (6 classes)Mondays: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. ESTView Course Information >
Simone Biles. Michael Phelps. Bill Gates. Jamie Oliver. What do these people have in common? All have been diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). As a parent, it can be overwhelming to learn that your child or teen has a neurodevelopmental disorder such as ADHD. However, mounting research has shown that the adverse effects of ADHD can be mitigated with effective supports in the home and school environments. In this course, we will cover the science behind this complex disorder, and discuss ways that this science can inform the parenting of children with ADHD.
Nov 2 – Dec 16, 2021 (6 classes)Tuesdays: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. EST: Lecture
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Offerings under this program are live events; participants must be sure they can attend at the specified program times as recordings will not be available. Participants must attend a minimum of five of the six classes to receive a certificate of completion. Absences due to illness will be accommodated when possible.
Participants will require high-speed internet to participate in program offerings.
Sessions may be recorded for internal use. Participants have the right to turn their cameras off and change their display name to maintain their privacy if desired.
When participating in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences' Fall Seminars, participants are expected to:
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences will not tolerate any content that is defamatory, hateful, racist, xenophobic, sexist, vulgar, obscene, threatening, insulting, offensive, and/or abusive.
Refund requests may be sent to ODFASS@carleton.ca at least five business days before the program launch. All refunds are subject to a $15 administrative charge. FASS is not able to process refund requests made after this time. Contact FASS for assistance with technology troubleshooting. If there are technical issues on Carleton University's side that prevent a class from running or completing, we will refund participants. Refunds must be returned to the original form of payment.
FASS reserves the right to reschedule or cancel virtual offerings. If a participant is unable to attend the rescheduled class, they will be offered a prorated refund. Cancelled virtual offerings will be prorated and refunded to each participant. No administrative fee will apply in this instance.