Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science
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Approx. 16 hours to complete
Course Summary
This course delves into the science of positive psychology which aims to improve well-being and happiness. It covers topics such as positive emotions, resilience, and character strengths.Key Learning Points
- Learn the principles and techniques of positive psychology
- Discover the science behind happiness and well-being
- Develop practical skills to apply positive psychology in your life
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the science of positive psychology
- Apply positive psychology principles in your personal and professional life
- Develop strategies for improving well-being and happiness
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge of psychology is required
- A willingness to learn and apply positive psychology principles
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Self-paced
- Online
Similar Courses
- The Science of Happiness
- The Psychology of Well-being
- Achieving Personal and Professional Success
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Gretchen Rubin
- Shawn Achor
- Barbara Fredrickson
Related Books
Description
Dr. Martin E.P. Seligman—renowned worldwide as the “father of Positive Psychology”—has led visionary leaps in the scientific research, empirical data and personal understandings of human flourishing. This course explores the past, present and future of positive psychology as a journey through the key scientific leaps led by Dr. Seligman and his colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania's Positive Psychology Center and Master of Applied Positive Psychology program.
There are no prerequisites.
Knowledge
- Understand the scientific foundations of Positive Psychology
- Explain how skills of well-being can be learned and taught
- Describe why mind and body flourish together
- Discuss inspiring new developments in the field of Positive Psychology
Outline
- Positive Psychology Introduction by Dr. Martin Seligman
- Course Introduction
- Module 1 Introduction
- Positive Psychology: Toward a Balanced, Empirical Understanding of Well-being
- What Do We Mean by the "Positive" in Positive Psychology?
- Seeds of Flourishing: The Personal in Parallel with a Developing New Field
- How Do People Explain Bad Events? Risk Factors and Protective Factors for Depression
- Health is a Skill: Learned Optimism
- Laying the Foundation: Defining, Measuring, and Testing Happiness and Flourishing
- Building Blocks: PERMA: Defining Wellbeing
- Try This At Home: Building the Skill of Gratitude. Suggested Exercise: What Went Well?
- Dr. Martin Seligman Biography
- Key Point: Learned Helplessness
- PERMA Overview
- Which Character Strengths Are Most Predictive of Well-Being?
- Try This At Home: What Went Well
- Module 1
- The Skills of Well-being Can Be Learned, Taught, and Transformative
- Module 2 Introduction
- Building Skills to Flourish
- Positive Interventions: Testing What Works
- Stage 1: Teaching Skills for Wellbeing Proactively Can Prevent Anxiety and Depression in Children
- Stage 2: The Leap from Research to Policy in the United Kingdom
- Stage 3: The Science of Grit and a New Understanding: How to Foster Flourishing in Schools
- Stage 4: Transcending Curriculum to Transform Culture in Schools
- Stage 5: From Whole Schools to Whole Communities
- Stage 6: Whole Force Resilience
- Positive Education: Teaching Academic Success and Well-Being
- Positive Education: Taking It to Scale
- Positive Education: Replicating Success Worldwide
- Try This At Home: Building Positive Relationships Through Active Constructive Responding
- Review of Flourish by Richard Layard
- Well-being and Public Policy
- Try This At Home: ACR
- Module 2
- Being Whole: Mind/Body Flourishing Throughout Life
- Module 3 Introduction
- Drawn By the Future: A Revolution in Psychology
- Drawn By the Future: A Revolution in Psychology Part 2
- Drawn By the Future: The Science of Prospection
- Positive Health: Mind and Body Flourish Together
- New Directions in Mental and Physical Health
- Positive Aging: Creativity and Strengths Throughout Life
- Creativity and Imagination
- Creativity and Imagination Part 2
- Try This At Home: Know and Grow Your Strengths
- Watch This Video: Can You Believe Your Eyes?
- Homo Prospectus Review
- More about the Selective Attention Test
- Optimistic Minds and Healthy Hearts
- The Creative Life and Well-Being
- What Are Your Signature Strengths vs. What's Your Type?
- Share Your Strengths
- Know and Grow Your Strengths
- Module 3 Quiz
- Future Directions in Positive Psychology
- Module 4 Introduction
- The Future of Positive Psychology: Key Topics
- Constructive Journalism
- Constructive Journalism - some Q&A with Cathrine Gyldensted
- Positive Psychology and Spiritual Experience
- Positive Psychology and Spiritual Experience Part 2
- World Well-Being and Big Data
- World Well-Being and Big Data Part 2
- Try This at Home: Fun Vs. Philanthropy
- Drawn by the Vision of a Flourishing Future
- Learn More about Constructive Journalism
- Truly Awe-some Science
- What Your Tweets Say about You and Your World
- Try This At Home: Fun vs. Philanthropy
- Module 4
Summary of User Reviews
This course on positive psychology has received high praise from users. It is described as insightful, engaging, and transformative. The course is taught by a knowledgeable and inspiring instructor who guides students through a variety of exercises and assignments designed to help them cultivate positive emotions, relationships, and meaning in their lives. Overall, users highly recommend this course to anyone interested in improving their well-being.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The instructor is knowledgeable, inspiring, and engaging.Pros from User Reviews
- Insightful and transformative
- Engaging and interactive
- Provides practical tools and exercises for improving well-being
- Encourages self-reflection and personal growth
- Highly relevant to real-life experiences
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the pace of the course to be too slow
- The course may be too basic for those with prior knowledge of positive psychology
- Some users found the assignments to be repetitive
- The peer review process can be time-consuming
- The course may not be suitable for those who prefer a more traditional lecture-style format
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