Programy dalšího vzdělávání pracovníků UP

Further education of UP stuff - support for flexible forms of education and teaching competences

Professional development of UP staff - support for flexible forms of education and teaching competences of UP staff

Psychohygiene for Academics

on the profession (occupational)

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Being stressed is normal. Or is not it? When we look at current statistics, every third person in contemporary Western society reports experiencing chronic stress. But is the human body designed to function under constant strain? And is it possible for our bodies to operate effectively without regularly recharging their energy? As awareness grows of how profoundly work-related stress negatively affects mental health, along with all other aspects of life, interest in psychohygiene and the development of psychological resilience among employees continues to rise. Universities and higher education institutions worldwide are increasingly committed to strengthening the resilience of their academic staff and employees, actively supporting the acquisition of effective stress-coping strategies. Within the framework of mental health promotion, this course focuses on one key objective: the development of personal resilience and its core determinants, namely emotional regulation, optimism, perceived self-efficacy, self-compassion, and cognitive flexibility. Drawing on scientific evidence and activities proven effective by the latest research in psychological well-being, the course introduces the theory of stress, supports participants in assessing their own level of resilience, presents practical stress-management techniques, and offers a range of experiential activities aimed at helping participants regain control over their stress.

The aim of the program is to introduce academic staff to the principles of psychohygiene and mental resilience in the context of academic work. Participants will gain an understanding of stress mechanisms, protective psychological factors, and evidence-based strategies for maintaining mental well-being. The program supports the development of emotional regulation, self-compassion, perceived self-efficacy, optimism, and adaptive coping strategies applicable to everyday academic and professional life.

The LLL programme is designed for the staff of Palacký University in Olomouc

Graduates of the program will be able to reflect on their own stress levels and resilience, recognize early signs of overload, and apply basic psychohygiene and stress-management techniques in their academic work. They will be better equipped to support their own mental well-being and sustain long-term professional functioning in demanding academic environments.

Tesaříková Čermáková Klára, Mgr. Bc.