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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Foundations of Positive Psychology SpecializationUniversity of PennsylvaniaAbout this Course
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Subtitles: English
What you will learn
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 Virtuesgoal settingPositive PsychologySavoring
Learner Career Outcomes
80%
started a new career after completing these courses
67%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
13%
got a pay increase or promotion
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Course 2 of 5 in the
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Beginner Level
Approx. 16 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: English
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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.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
5 hours to complete
Introducing the Course and Exploring Positive Emotions
5 hours to complete
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 130m
Module 1 Quiz30m
4 hours to complete
Understanding and Cultivating a Healthy Emotional Life
4 hours to complete
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 230m
Module 2 Quiz30m
3 hours to complete
Identifying and Using Character Strengths
3 hours to complete
12 videos (Total 65 min)
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 330m
Module 3 Quiz30m
4 hours to complete
Setting and Achieving Goals
4 hours to complete
12 videos (Total 55 min), 1 reading, 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
1 reading
Language in tweets offers insight into community-level well-being 10m
2 practice exercises
Practice Quiz 430m
Module 4 Quiz30m
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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