psychologist for a day project

Lesson 9

“Psychologist for a Day” Project

Students have been appointed to be a psychologist for an important figure in a leadership role who is experiencing stress from work. The students are to investigate the person’s life (called a case study) and how mindfulness leadership could improve the person’s work life and life in general. The deliverable is a plan to alleviate stress using mindful leadership.

The students are to pick mindfulness activities learned throughout the course.

1.) Brainstorm and research the life a popular politician, well-known actress/actor, bestselling author, historical figure, professional athlete, famous CEO, etc. Be sure to investigate the person’s personality, work ethic, hobbies, relationships, public behavior, and choices.

2.) Research different mindfulness practices that might help this person.

3.) Discuss why you chose these specific mindful activities.

4.) Connect how these practices could apply to the person’s life.

5.) Design a plan on how you could encourage these practices in the person’s life.

6.) Support your findings in a Prezi, Powerpoint, presentation with readings, research, and APA citations.