Table 1 CORE modules and their objectives
Module | Objective |
|---|---|
0. Welcome | Introduction module to the program, with an explanation about the tools and the way to use CORE |
1. Psychoeducation | Explanation of psychological wellbeing and the concept of resilience: - Understand the concept of psychological well-being, its most important aspects, and their relevance in life. - Understand the concept of resilience and the importance of training and cultivating it. |
2. Autonomy: building my way | Enhancement of autonomy: - Develop a healthy lifestyle (by pursuing balance in several areas: activity, food, sleep). This lifestyle will allow the person to focus on his/her goals in life. - Increase psychological well-being by working on abilities potentially related to values and goals in life. |
3. Mindfulness and self-compassion | Training in mindfulness, savoring, and an attitude of self-compassion: - Learn the meaning of “mindfulness”, how to develop this ability, and the benefits that its practice can bring. - Learn to distance ourselves from our thoughts and how to handle them. - Understand the importance of, recognize, capture, and enjoy the good moments. - Develop the skill of kindness and self-care, i.e., the capacity for self-compassion. |
4. Overcoming obstacles | Development of coping strategies to deal with daily difficulties in life: - Be aware of the importance of facing problems properly. - Learn the Problem Solving Technique and how to apply it. - Learn the role of our thoughts in the way we feel and how to be flexible in our way of interpreting situations. |
5. Connecting to others | Acknowledge the relevance of relationships and how they can be helpful in the construction of well-being: - Recognize the importance of our social relations. - Learn to care for and improve our social relations. - Learn to promote quality relationships, which can contribute to maintaining and strengthening resilience. |
6. Purpose in life and personal growth | Encourage students to deal with the future with a positive attitude, taking into account what is important for each person and planning the future according to these objectives. |