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Approx. 15 hours to complete
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What you will learn

  • Understand the protective factors that make one resilient

  • Describe thinking traps and how they undercut resilience

  • Make use of non-cognitive strategies that decrease anxiety

  • Create a buffer of positivity that boosts resilience in stressful situations

Skills you will gain

  • Gratitude
  • Plan
  • Positive Psychology
  • Communication
  • Mindfulness
Flexible deadlines
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Shareable Certificate
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100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Coursera Labs
Includes hands on learning projects.
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Beginner Level
Approx. 15 hours to complete
English

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University of Pennsylvania

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1
Week 1
5 hours to complete

Resilience and Optimism

5 hours to complete
13 videos (Total 103 min), 6 readings, 2 quizzes
Week2
Week 2
2 hours to complete

Cognitive Approaches to Resilience: Strategies to Increase Optimism and Resilient Thinking

2 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 61 min), 2 readings, 1 quiz
Week3
Week 3
5 hours to complete

Managing Anxiety and Increasing Positive Emotions Like Gratitude

5 hours to complete
14 videos (Total 115 min), 4 readings, 2 quizzes
Week4
Week 4
4 hours to complete

Leveraging Character Strengths and Strengthening Relationships

4 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 95 min), 3 readings, 1 quiz

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