Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions

  • 4.8
Approx. 17 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course offers an introduction to Positive Psychology and its applications in various fields including education, healthcare, and leadership.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn the key concepts and theories of Positive Psychology
  • Explore the applications of Positive Psychology in various fields
  • Discover practical strategies for implementing Positive Psychology in your personal and professional life

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the key concepts and theories of Positive Psychology
  • Learn practical strategies for implementing Positive Psychology in various fields
  • Apply Positive Psychology principles to improve personal and professional well-being

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • No prior knowledge of Positive Psychology is required
  • A willingness to learn and apply Positive Psychology principles is essential

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced
  • Video lectures
  • Interactive quizzes

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  • The Science of Happiness
  • Mindfulness and Well-being

Notable People in This Field

  • Author and Speaker
  • Founder of Positive Psychology

Related Books

Description

Positive interventions are one of the building blocks for the application of positive psychology in our day-to-day lives. In this course taught by Dr. James Pawelski, we explore positive interventions through theory, research and practice. We provide learners the basic tools for using and measuring positive psychology in professional or personal contexts. Suggested prerequisite: Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science.

Knowledge

  • Understand the Broaden-and-Build Theory of Positive Interventions
  • Use strategies for classifying character strengths and virtues
  • Choose goals that support your personal well-being
  • Describe why it's important to cultivate a healthy emotional life

Outline

  • Introducing the Course and Exploring Positive Emotions
  • 1.1 Welcome
  • 1.1 Assignment
  • 1.2 A Thought Experiment
  • 1.3 Introduction to the Course
  • 1.3 Assignment
  • 1.4 Theoretical Introduction
  • 1.4 Assignment
  • 1.5 Broaden-and-Build Theory of Positive Interventions
  • 1.5 Assignment
  • 1.6 Cultivating Positive Emotions
  • 1.6 Assignment
  • Biography of Dr. James Pawelski
  • Practice Quiz 1
  • Module 1 Quiz
  • Understanding and Cultivating a Healthy Emotional Life
  • 2.1 Revisit Reversible Cape
  • 2.1 Assignment
  • 2.2 Are Positive Emotions Always Positive?
  • 2.2 Assignment
  • 2.3 Emotional Intelligence
  • 2.3 Assignment
  • 2.4 Savoring, Part 1
  • 2.4 Assignment
  • 2.5 Savoring, Part 2
  • 2.5 Assignment
  • 2.6 Savoring, Part 3
  • 2.6 Assignment
  • Upcoming book: Happy Together
  • Practice Quiz 2
  • Module 2 Quiz
  • Identifying and Using Character Strengths
  • 3.1 Introduction to Character Strengths and Virtues
  • 3.1 Assignment
  • 3.2 VIA Classifications of Character Strengths and Virtues
  • 3.2 Assignment
  • 3.3 Signature Strengths
  • 3.3 Assignment
  • 3.4 Using Signature Strengths
  • 3.4 Assignment
  • 3.5 Strengths at Work, Home, and Play
  • 3.5 Assignment
  • 3.6 Strengths in Romantic Relationships
  • 3.6 Assignments
  • Practice Quiz 3
  • Module 3 Quiz
  • Setting and Achieving Goals
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.1 Assignment
  • 4.2 Choosing Life Goals
  • 4.2 Assignment
  • 4.3 Choosing Goals to Support Well-Being
  • 4.3 Assignment
  • 4.4 Following Through on the Goals We Choose
  • 4.4 Assignment
  • 4.5 Flow
  • 4.5 Assignment
  • 4.6 Review and Conclusion
  • 4.6 Assignment
  • Practice Quiz 4
  • Module 4 Quiz

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the applications of positive psychology in your personal and professional life with this online course. Students praised the engaging content and practical tools provided throughout the course.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Practical tools provided throughout the course

Pros from User Reviews

  • Engaging and informative content
  • Practical tools provided throughout the course
  • Great for personal and professional development
  • Experienced and knowledgeable instructor
  • Flexibility to learn at your own pace

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some users found the course to be too basic
  • Limited opportunities for interaction with other students
  • Not enough emphasis on research and theory
  • Some technical difficulties reported with the online platform
  • Course may not be suitable for those with advanced knowledge in positive psychology
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Approx. 17 hours to complete
James Pawelski, Ph.D.
University of Pennsylvania
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