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.
This course is part of the Foundations of Positive Psychology Specialization
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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
Skills you will gain
- Character Strengths And Virtues
- goal setting
- Positive Psychology
- Savoring
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Introducing the Course and Exploring Positive Emotions
Understanding and Cultivating a Healthy Emotional Life
Identifying and Using Character Strengths
Setting and Achieving Goals
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- 4 stars11.58%
- 3 stars2.16%
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TOP REVIEWS FROM POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY: APPLICATIONS AND INTERVENTIONS
Good course. Some parts were left with little explanation: the hope scale results were hard to interpret. The Via survey was great - could have spent more time with that.
I could not have enjoyed this more! Both Dr. Pawelski and the resources he provided were terrific. I was challenged and learned more about myself than I expected. Thank You!
A fantastic course for those who want to practice Positive Psychology. The best part is, it contains Practical Aspects (having several exercises to practice) and not only theoretical ones.
loving it so far. learned so much for the positive approach towards life and circumstances. recommend it for everyone with or without a matched profession of psychiatry.
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