Government Pavilion, C/ Padre Herrera s/n
Post Office Box 456
38200, San Cristobal de La Laguna
Santa Cruz de Tenerife - Spain
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Hours: Mon, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Skills in managing overload, stress and emotional regulation in caregivers
Skills in managing overload, stress and emotional regulation in caregivers
Overview
This micro-credential addresses the identification of factors that generate overload, stress, and emotional burnout. The program provides training in emotional regulation strategies, self-care, and stress management, promoting well-being, resilience, and improved quality of care as a caregiver.
- Identify and recognize overload
- Understanding and managing stress
- Breaking the isolation of the caregiver
A university degree is not required to access this micro-credential. However, students wishing to access it must meet the following access requirements:
- Students must be between 25 and 64 years old on the date the training begins.
- Have a National Identity Document or equivalent document that proves the residence permit in Spain, at least during the period in which the microcredential is developed.
Academic program
- Emotions in care.
- Stress and anxiety of the caregiver.
- Conscious self-care: 'take care of yourself to take care of others'.
- Practical tools for everyday life.
The training activities to be carried out during the delivery of the micro-credential will be:
- Theoretical classes: expository, explanatory or demonstration sessions of content and knowledge.
- Practical classes: sessions of practical application of the content developed in the
theoretical classes, through the resolution of exercises, problems or theoretical-practical assumptions. - Seminars, workshops, or other complementary activities (discussion forums, simulations, etc.): monographic sessions that encourage student participation. They are supervised by the course instructors.
- Independent work: independent and self-regulated activity of the student starting from the
Documentation and guidelines proposed in the subject, preparation of classes and exams, preparation of final reports, internship reports. - Tutoring (individual, group…): activity in which the teaching staff attends to, facilitates and guides one or more students in the training process.
- Assessment: continuous assessment tests and final exams. Tests may be in person or online, and may be written, oral, or consist of practical exercises.
Regarding the way to organize the teaching to achieve the objectives set out in the micro-credential, the organizational modality summarized below will be followed:
- Lectures/expository method: presentation or explanation by the
faculty. - Practical classes: activities supervised by the teaching staff in the classroom, laboratories,
clinics. - Seminars: completing exercises, solving problems or practical cases, others.
- Individual work: individual preparation of assignments/projects/reports, portfolio…
- Personal study: preparation for tests, exams, etc.
The microcredential will have an evaluation system (ES) based on the following assessment tests:
- Objective tests (true/false, multiple choice, test-type, fill-in-the-blank, ordering, etc.): These are measurement instruments that allow for the evaluation of knowledge, skills, performance, aptitudes, etc. The answers are closed-ended, thus promoting objectivity during the scoring process.
- Case studies, exercises and problems: tests in which students must solve, in a reasoned manner, within a certain time, and according to the established criteria, the cases, exercises or problems posed by the teaching staff, with the aim of applying the knowledge acquired.
- Attendance, participation or attitude in teaching activities, seminars, tutorials, etc.: monitoring student attendance and participation in teaching activities, carrying out activities during teaching sessions.
- Observation techniques (records, checklists, attitude scales, etc.): application of methods to describe and record the manifestations of student behavior.
General information
Credits: 1 ECTS
Duration: 11/05/2026 – 15/05/2026
Teaching modality: In person
Location: University of La Laguna and Granadilla de Abona
Valued at: €72.50
The cost of tuition for this Microcredential will be subsidized by the 'Plan for the development of university microcredentials', investment 6 of component 21 of the Addendum to the 'Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan', financed by the European Union – Next Generation EU, year 2025.
Short courses available in various formats (in-person, online, or hybrid). Ideal for learning without interrupting your professional life.
Content created and delivered by professionals and experts in the field, designed for immediate application.
Endorsed by the University of La Laguna. You will receive an official ECTS certificate, valid in the European Higher Education Area.
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