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Coping With Uncertainty & mental resilience (self and others) (1cr)

Code: SG10051-3001

General information

Enrollment: 01.04.2025 - 31.10.2025; Registration for the implementation has begun.

Timing: 22.08.2025 - 31.12.2025; Implementation is running.

Number of ECTS credits allocated: 1 cr

Local portion: 0 cr

Virtual portion: 1 cr

Mode of delivery: Distance learning

Unit: Geronomikoulutus (SG)

Campus: Tikkarinne Campus Tikkarinne 9

Teaching languages: English

Seats: 5 - 30

Degree programmes: Degree Programme in Applied Gerontology

Teachers: Elina Turunen; Anne Ryhänen; Marika Lappalainen; Kaija Saramäki

Teacher in charge: Outi Sulopuisto

Scheduling groups: Avoimen opiskelijat (Size: 20 . Open UAS : 20.); Tutkinto-opiskelijat (myös ristiinopiskelu) (Size: 0 . Open UAS : 0.)

Groups: TOP25_26
Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2025-2026; KAKS25
Karelia, Open UAS, All, Fall, 2025

Small groups: Open UAS Students; Degree students

Course: SG10051

Evaluation scale

Approved/Rejected

Objective

• Define mental resilience in the context of climate change from the point of view of the older person.
• Provide examples of direct and indirect effects of climate change on mental health and wellbeing.
• Describe the main factors contributing to resilience related to climate change in older people.
• Explain how change can be promoted at individual and community level based on the main theories of behavioural change.
• Identify opportunities to promote resilience and mental wellbeing based on nature contact and connectedness for older persons and Health and Social Care professionals.

Content

This micro-credential gives students an introduction to (1) the mental health effects of climate change for older people; (2) how to build psychological resilience in older people and in oneself; and (3) how to proactively confront resistance to change within the context of building resilience.

Teaching methods

Independent online studies

Student workload

1 ECTS = 27 hours of study

Further information

The microcredential is implemented as part of the international chAnGE project. The study materials are provided via the Moodle platform of a partner university, which is why you will be directed to Webropol to accept the privacy statement. Without your consent, participation in the course is not possible. Karelia will transfer your name, email address, and information about the selected courses to the partner university. You must begin with the course Climate Change and Its Effects on Older Persons’ Health, as it forms the foundation for the other microcredentials. The course is at EQF level 6 (Bachelor’s degree level).