ADV Psychology
Learn how psychological research is conducted and the ethical standards applied to such research. Human behavior will be examined through the biological, cognitive, and social lenses.
Wellbeing
Wellbeing courses offer students the opportunity to engage with mind, body, and spirit and to confront what it means to be human. Using six foundational dimensions of wellbeing as the framework for designing our teaching and learning, the rich array of elective courses provides students with varied experiences and real time tools that enable them to integrate wellbeing into their academic experience, social-emotional development, and daily lives. Each of our course offerings help crystallize for students the deeper focus of education which is necessarily grounded in the work of realizing human potential, deepening relationships, finding purpose and meaning in their lives, enhancing positive emotions, prioritizing physical and mental health, and flourishing as human beings.
Wellbeing Courses
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Becoming Kinder: The science of generosity and gratitude
Embark on a deep exploration of loving-kindness as a powerful change agent in individual lives, cultural communities, and global societies.
Eng: Into the Wild Wilderness, Literature & Community
Explore the connection between self, community, and place, focusing on how wilderness and community shape our human experience.
Foundations of Health and Wellness
This seminar-style course, which is required for fourth form students, covers key health and wellness topics.
History of Food Insecurity
Learn about the complexities of food insecurity in America. Students will manage an on-campus food pantry, deliver meals in partnership with a local agency, and explore the history and policies of food programs.
Live Well – Be Well: Learning from the Blue Zones
Explore the key practices that contribute to the long, healthy lives of people in Blue Zones in this term-long course that culminates in a ten-day trip to Ikaria, Greece.
Mindfulness: Intro to Meditative Practice
Join in the study of meditation and the practical exploration of how meditative practice has the potential to transform awareness and attention in our daily being as individuals and in community.
The Art of Creativity
Rediscover your inner artist in this workshop-based course where we will explore the role creativity plays in our everyday lives.
The Happiness Project
By examining the lives of the world's happiest people and conducting personal research, students will engage in a term-long project to define and attain happiness.
The Mind Body Connection
This course invites an in-depth exploration of the mind-body connection and the integral relationship between our thinking and our being. It offers students the vital opportunity to cultivate healthy habits of mind and body.
Yoga On and Off the Mat
This course blends yoga, mindfulness, and breathwork to enhance self-awareness and wellbeing. Practice stress management, emotional regulation, and explore yoga's physical and mental benefits through guided reflection and physical practice.
Yoga Wisdom in Practice
Delve into yoga's physical and spiritual dimensions, studying ancient texts like the Bhagavad Gita and the Yoga Sutras. Explore the Eight Limbs of Yoga, integrating movement, ethics, and self-discovery.
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