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
Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions
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45,056What you will learn
Choose goals that support your personal well-being
Describe why it's important to cultivate a healthy emotional life
Understand the Broaden-and-Build Theory of Positive Interventions
Use strategies for classifying character strengths and virtues
Skills you will gain
Character Strengths And Virtuesgoal settingPositive PsychologySavoring
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week
14 hours to complete
Introducing the Course and Exploring Positive Emotions
11 videos (Total 77 min), 2 readings, 3 quizzes
11 videos
1.1 Welcome10m
1.1 Assignment1m
1.2 A Thought Experiment10m
1.3 Introduction to the Course7m
1.3 Assignment58s
1.4 Theoretical Introduction16m
1.4 Assignment1m
1.5 Broaden-and-Build Theory of Positive Interventions8m
1.5 Assignment1m
1.6 Cultivating Positive Emotions18m
1.6 Assignment1m
2 readings
Optional Supplement: Pre-Test10m
Biography of Dr. James Pawelski10m
2 practice exercises
Practice Quiz 16m
Module 1 Quiz12m
Week
24 hours to complete
Understanding and Cultivating a Healthy Emotional Life
12 videos (Total 65 min), 1 reading, 3 quizzes
12 videos
2.1 Assignment1m
2.2 Are Positive Emotions Always Positive?12m
2.2 Assignment1m
2.3 Emotional Intelligence11m
2.3 Assignment51s
2.4 Savoring, Part 111m
2.4 Assignment1m
2.5 Savoring, Part 26m
2.5 Assignment32s
2.6 Savoring, Part 39m
2.6 Assignment47s
1 reading
Upcoming book: Happy Together10m
2 practice exercises
Practice Quiz 28m
Module 2 Quiz10m
Week
34 hours to complete
Identifying and Using Character Strengths
12 videos (Total 65 min), 3 quizzes
12 videos
3.1 Assignment51s
3.2 VIA Classifications of Character Strengths and Virtues8m
3.2 Assignment40s
3.3 Signature Strengths7m
3.3 Assignment2m
3.4 Using Signature Strengths8m
3.4 Assignment52s
3.5 Strengths at Work, Home, and Play7m
3.5 Assignment48s
3.6 Strengths in Romantic Relationships15m
3.6 Assignments2m
2 practice exercises
Practice Quiz 36m
Module 3 Quiz10m
Week
44 hours to complete
Setting and Achieving Goals
12 videos (Total 55 min), 2 readings, 3 quizzes
12 videos
4.1 Assignment45s
4.2 Choosing Life Goals9m
4.2 Assignment52s
4.3 Choosing Goals to Support Well-Being9m
4.3 Assignment52s
4.4 Following Through on the Goals We Choose12m
4.4 Assignment1m
4.5 Flow8m
4.5 Assignment1m
4.6 Review and Conclusion2m
4.6 Assignment1m
2 readings
Participate in the World Well-Being Project (optional)10m
World Well-Being Post-Test (optional)10m
2 practice exercises
Practice Quiz 46m
Module 4 Quiz10m
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I absolutely enjoyed this course. I can use all I have learned in my personal life as well as in my profession. I particularly enjoyed learning about the goal-setting frameworks.
Excellent course material, presented beautifully. I really enjoyed every minute of it, and it consolidated much of what I'd learned in previous Positive Psychology courses.
Instructor
James Pawelski, Ph.D.
Director of Education and Senior ScholarPositive Psychology Center
About University of Pennsylvania
The University of Pennsylvania (commonly referred to as Penn) is a private university, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. A member of the Ivy League, Penn is the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, and considers itself to be the first university in the United States with both undergraduate and graduate studies.
About the Foundations of Positive Psychology Specialization
The University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Martin E.P. Seligman welcome you to Foundations of Positive Psychology. Our five-course specialization provides you with the key theories and research in the field of positive psychology as well as opportunities for application.
Course topics include
• Positive Psychology: Martin E.P. Seligman’s Visionary Science with Dr. Martin E.P. Seligman
• Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions with Dr. James Pawelski
• Positive Psychology: Character, Grit and Research Methods with Dr. Angela Duckworth & Dr. Claire Robertson-Kraft
• Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills with Dr. Karen Reivich
• Positive Psychology Specialization Project with Dr. Martin E.P. Seligman
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Once you enroll for a Certificate, you’ll have access to all videos, quizzes, and programming assignments (if applicable). Peer review assignments can only be submitted and reviewed once your session has begun. If you choose to explore the course without purchasing, you may not be able to access certain assignments.
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