BSc Home Science SELF CARE PRACTICES FOR THERAPEUTIC LIVING AMONG ADULTS Theory Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026

This is the Semester 6 syllabus under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2026-27. The University still examines the earlier Choice Based papers alongside it: her third-year timetables name that scheme, so check which scheme your exam form names before you revise.

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Syllabus for SELF-CARE PRACTICES FOR THERAPEUTIC LIVING AMONG ADULTS Theory

Major elective · Semester 6 · Third Year - Human Development · 2 credits · 50 marks

MU sets two papers of this name in this semester and separates them only by her own "Type" row. The word Theory in the title above is that row, not part of the name she printed.

Module I: Self-Awareness, Lifestyle Management, and Emotional and

Cognitive Self-Care
1 Self-Awareness and Lifestyle Management
i Concept and importance of self-care: physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and occupational domains
ii Self-assessment tools: lifestyle audit, self-care wheel, stress triggers worksheet
iii Personal strengths and coping style inventories
iv Principles of healthy lifestyle: sleep hygiene, nutrition, balanced physical activity, and digital wellbeing
v Time and activity management: work-rest-leisure balance and weekly routine planning
2 Emotional and Cognitive Self-Care
i Mind-body connection: role of relaxation techniques, mindfulness, and guided imagery in emotional wellbeing
ii Emotional regulation models: emotional labeling, expression, and self- reflection
iii Cognitive self-care: identification of negative automatic thoughts, ABC model (Activating event, Belief, Consequence), cognitive restructuring, self-instructional training
iv Positive psychology interventions: gratitude practice, cognitive reframing
v Self-care tracking and reflection: journaling and relapse prevention

Module II: Interpersonal and Workplace Wellbeing, Creative Expression

and Applied Self-Care
1 Interpersonal and Workplace Wellbeing
i Interpersonal self-care: boundary-setting, assertive communication, saying “No”
ii Emotional safety and social support mapping
iii Workplace and academic wellbeing: burnout awareness, time- management principles, work-life balance strategies, stress management frameworks
2 Creative Expression and Applied Self-Care
i Creative and expressive therapies: art, music, journaling, and vision boards
ii Designing therapeutic self-care modules: principles of planning, structuring activities, relaxation, and practical takeaways
iii Evaluation and reflection: peer feedback, workshop outcomes, and continuous self-care improvement

Reference Books

1 Ashton, J. (2017). The self-care solution: A year of becoming happier, healthier, and fitter—one month at a time. William Morrow.
2 Cameron, J. (2016). The artist's way (25th anniversary ed.). TarcherPerigee.
3 Greenberger, D., & Padesky, C. A. (2016). Mind over mood: Change how you feel by changing the way you think (2nd ed.). Guilford Press.
4 Lyubomirsky, S. (2007). The how of happiness: A scientific approach to getting the life you want. Penguin Press. Malchiodi, C. A. (2006). The art therapy sourcebook (2nd ed.). McGraw-Hill.
5 McKay, M., Wood, J. C., & Brantley, J. (2019). The dialectical behavior therapy skills workbook (2nd ed.). New Harbinger Publications.
6 Nagoski, E., & Nagoski, A. (2019). Burnout: The secret to unlocking the stress cycle. Ballantine Books.
7 Neff, K. (2011). Self-compassion: The proven power of being kind to yourself. William Morrow.
8 Richardson, C. (2009). The art of extreme self-care: Transform your life one month at a time. Hay House. Selhub, E. (2020). The stress management handbook: Strategies for health and inner peace. Skyhorse.
9 Teasdale, J. D., Williams, M., & Segal, Z. V. (2014). The mindful way workbook: An 8-week program to free yourself from depression and emotional distress (2nd ed.). Guilford Press

Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.Sc. (Home Science) under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2026-27. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. Module numbering is as printed there too.

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