Oasis of Radical Wellbeing

Short films and videos for you to watch and discuss about

Watch the films (links underneath)! Have you experienced similar feelings? How have you reacted? Share your thoughts with colleagues and friends in your community.

OASIS short films and videos are a collection made for you to reflect upon or to discuss with your friends or colleagues.

Ponder and discuss such themes as:

  1. Have you had similar experiences as the characters in the film?
  2. How have you or would you act in the situation depicted in the film?
  3. How does message of the story affect yourself and the community in larger scale?
  4. What do you think you would do if you encountered this situation tomorrow?

The Self-direction and Inclusivity films, and the the Compassion I-III films are written by Merita Petäjä and directed by Eero Tiilikainen. Produced by Aalto University.

Self-Compassion I: A Mental Prison. Short film by Merita Petäjä and Eero Tiilkainen, 2018.

Compassion I: Prison of the Mind (external link)

What happens when we notice that one of us is missing? A short film by Merita Petäjä and Eero Tiilikainen (Aalto University, 2018)

Compassion II movie pic Stefan Scherer 2021

Compassion II: Have a Good Day (external link)

Groundhog Day -type story about self-compassion. Short film by Merita Petäjä and Eero Tiilikainen, produced by Aalto AllWell? / Sakari Heiskanen, 2021.

Aalto student student Sonja contemplating in the nature. From Short film Compassion III: Sonja.

Compassion III: Sonja (external link)

A student receives an interesting internship offer but is faced with a difficult decision after learning that greenwashing is practiced at the internship company. The short film is starred by the Jussi prize nominee Elsi Sloan. A film by Merita Petäjä and Eero Tiilikainen. Produced by Oasis of Radical Wellbeing, Aalto University.

Young person Veeti looks into the camera. Film still.

Self direction - A short film for reflection

What to do when there is too much to do? A short film to reflect upon.

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A person sits alone in a university outdoors café and watches other people sitting in a group

Inclusivity for all - A short film for reflection

How easily can you include someone? A short film to reflect upon.

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Ville Ojanen: Is Your Brain Stuck? Watch this keynote lecture

Top lecturer and psychologist Ville Ojanen (PhD) delivered the keynote speech on Aalto Wellbeing Week 2022.

Psykologi Ville Ojanen, FT
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