Discovering how to be happier based on positive psychology or “science of happiness” was the objective of the workshop held this Wednesday, June 12, for Veterinary Medicine students at the Universidad Austral de Chile.
The activity was part of the subject “Practical Technology Transfer and Veterinary Service to Society”, taught by Dr. Carla Rosenfeld M., academic at the Institute of Veterinary Preventive Medicine.
“This subject develops communication in students and how they transfer technology to the environment, both to pet guardians and to small, medium, or large producers. Then they must have the ability to communicate adequately to transfer their knowledge,” said the teacher.
He added that technology transfer fairs and practical activities are also held that aim to strengthen the communication capabilities and skills of future professionals.
Happy Vet
The workshop called “Happy Vet” was led by the CEO of Positivetly, Iván López, developing a unique and motivating experience. “What we talked about with the kids was to give them tools from positive psychology so that they are more optimistic, more resilient and leave aside rumination and not enjoying the profession or study, the idea is that they develop their emotional intelligence more,” he said. the narrator.
Yael Mendel, who is part of the Nestlé Purina technical team, highlighted that “Happy Vet is an initiative that seeks to provide positive psychology tools for students so that they can pursue their career in a better way.”
“Happy Vet” is part of the initiative by the young people of Nestlé Purina’s young veterinarians club, who you can follow for more information on their Instagram account @clubjovenveterinario.cl
Testimonials
Those attending this workshop participated in scientific tests to measure well-being indices and received information about the importance of emotional literacy in self-regulation to achieve physical and emotional well-being.
They also accessed tools to encourage self-awareness of their character strengths and how to create positive habits, highlighting science-backed activities to foster happiness.
Catalina Llefi pointed out that “I really loved it, it helped me learn more about the subject and see what things can be improved. “There are many things we can improve to be better veterinarians or professionals and as people in general.”
In turn, Martina Bravo highlighted that “things came up that had not occurred to me before, different visions or perceptions of what Veterinary Medicine is and how to see the good side of things.”
Meanwhile, Aline Montenegro indicated that “these are issues that need to be addressed within Veterinary Medicine and I find it very gratifying that they can be doing it here with Purina and I hope they continue doing it in all universities so that students can also understand that It is not only what you studied but from what point you start.”
