Full Curriculum
(currently in development)
Research-based
Grace (Jesus) focused
Includes practical activities to improve well-being in all three domains: physical, mental, and spiritual
1. Intro to Well-being & Grace
Theories of well-being
What is grace, and what does it do?
Your personal definition of well-being
What is happiness, and does pursuing it work?
The positive role of faith
Risk factors tied to religion
Your well-being launch
2. Identity
Who is God and what is He like?
Who am I?
The value of self-insight
The development of a self-concept
Self-esteem in light of grace
Self- and God-compassion
3. Personality
My personality type (assessment)
Strengths and weaknesses
Goodness of fit with my environment
Sensory needs
Blending with others
Major disorders
4. Emotions & Mood
Enhancing positive emotions, such as hope, joy, gratitude, forgiveness.
Coping with strong negative emotions, such as anger, despair, grief, and shame.
Expression, suppression, and repression of emotions.
Recognizing the purpose in negative emotions.
Enhancing emotional intelligence.
Physical underpinnings for a strong emotional experience (such as hyper-empathy) and moods
Depression, anxiety, and more
5. Cognition
Positive thinking/ cognitive restructuring
Optimism and hope
Core beliefs and thought patterns
Realistic expectations.
Automatic negative thoughts
Irrational beliefs
The influence of brain and body on thought quality
How our beliefs translate into action
6. Stress
The purpose of stress.
Hypostress, hyperstress, distress, and eustress.
Stress management and coping.
Physical effects of stress
The value of rest and leisure time.
Body relaxation techniques
Self-Care
7. Suffering
The inherent value of darkness
Resiliency
Grief and Loss
Trauma
Spiritual defenses and support
8. Relationships
Attachment/ Family patterns
Marriage, Dating, Divorce
Sexuality
Codependency and Abuse
Friendships
Parenting
Villains and Enemies
Loneliness
Self-disclosure/vulnerability
Boundaries
Purposeful life-giving relationships
The joy of oneness
9. Communication & Conflict
Clear is kind
Listening
Body language
Social media (personal branding, brain effects)
Conflict management styles
Assertive
Aggressive
Passive
Win/win
Role playing
10. Locus of Control
How much is my responsibility, and how much is God's?
External locus of control
Internal locus of control
Drivers of change
Forming habits
Spiritual gifts
The power of your influence
11. Connecting to God
Purpose- reminders that we are loved and free
Oneness- the ultimate in happiness
Prayer, mindfulness
Friendships
Learning and Curiosity
Nature
Music
Rest
Gratitude
Honesty and Doubts
Creativity
12. Values & Goals
Values assessment
Meaning and Purpose- A mission-fueled Life
Risk taking
Time wasting
Life Themes (narrative therapy)
Flexibility
Persistence
A customized life plan