Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions
This course is part of Foundations of Positive Psychology.
This comprehensive course explores the practical applications of positive psychology in everyday life. Taught by Dr. James Pawelski, it provides learners with essential theoretical foundations and practical tools to implement positive interventions in personal and professional contexts. Students will explore the Broaden-and-Build Theory, which explains how positive emotions expand our awareness and build psychological resources. The course guides participants through understanding and cultivating a healthy emotional life, emphasizing emotional intelligence and savoring techniques. Learners will discover their character strengths through the VIA Classification system and learn strategies for leveraging these strengths across various life domains. The final component focuses on effective goal-setting approaches that support well-being and techniques for following through on those goals. Through hands-on assignments, peer reviews, and practical exercises, participants gain valuable skills to enhance their own well-being and support others.
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What you'll learn
Understand and apply the Broaden-and-Build Theory of positive emotions
Develop skills for cultivating a healthy emotional life
Master emotional intelligence techniques for personal growth
Identify your unique character strengths using the VIA Classification
Apply signature strengths in work, home, and relationships
Create meaningful life goals that support well-being
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
4.3 Hours PreRecorded video
8 assignments
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of positive psychology applications and interventions. Students begin by examining the Broaden-and-Build Theory, which explains how positive emotions expand awareness and build psychological resources. The curriculum then guides learners through understanding emotional intelligence and practical strategies for cultivating positive emotions, including various savoring techniques. Students will identify their unique character strengths using the VIA Classification system and learn how to apply these strengths across different life domains - at work, home, and in relationships. The final section focuses on selecting meaningful goals that support well-being and developing effective strategies for achievement, including the concept of flow. Throughout the course, students engage in practical exercises, peer reviews, and self-reflection activities to solidify their understanding and application of positive psychology principles.
Introducing the Course and Exploring Positive Emotions
Module 1 · 5 Hours to complete
Understanding and Cultivating a Healthy Emotional Life
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Identifying and Using Character Strengths
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Setting and Achieving Goals
Module 4 · 3 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Foundations of Positive Psychology
Instructor
Professor of Practice and Director of Education at the University of Pennsylvania
Dr. James O. Pawelski is a distinguished academic and thought leader in the field of positive psychology at the University of Pennsylvania. He serves as a professor of practice and director of education in the Positive Psychology Center, as well as an adjunct professor of Religious Studies. Dr. Pawelski is the founding director of the Humanities and Human Flourishing Project, which has been recognized as a National Endowment for the Arts Research Lab
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