Balance between body and mind in an overstimulating world
In today’s overstimulating society, stress and uncertainty are common. For health and welfare professionals, maintaining a healthy balance between body and mind is essential. They must also be able to share this knowledge and these skills with their clients, particularly young people and their families.
During the exchange, students explore research, methods and theories that support a healthy body and mind balance. They learn how health and welfare professionals work in their own countries and those of the exchange partners. In small international groups, they develop their own approach to help young people and their families maintain this balance.
Teaching and learning
Students will participate in online meetings with lectures, discussions, interactive group work and an onsite 5-day exchange period at Windesheim in Zwolle.
For whom?
This course is open to students in social work and pedagogy from their second year onwards.
Programme overview
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Programme at a glance
Online sessions before and after the programme
There will be two virtual meetings:
- Before the course: Meet the instructors and fellow participants, explore the topic, and ask questions about the course.
- After the course: Reflect on your experience, evaluate the course, and share feedback.
On campus week
Students will spend one week on campus, from Monday to Friday:
- Monday: Get to know each other, start the assignment and enjoy an international buffet.
- Tuesday–Thursday: Take part in workshops, lectures, field trips and teamwork.
- Friday: Present your team’s work and evaluate the week.
Assessment
Students will be assessed through group presentations in international teams.
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Learning outcomes
Students will have a better understanding of the importance of balance between body and mind, and how to implement it as a professional.
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When
Yearly in spring
Participants
Maximum 40
Credits
3 ECTS credits
Contact
Fardau Koopman-Oosting
F.Koopman-oosting@windesheim.nl(opens in new tab)
Partner universities
- European University Cyprus
- UC Leuven Limburg (UCLL)