This course discusses research findings in the field of positive psychology, conducted by Barbara Fredrickson and her colleagues. It also features practical applications of this science that you can put to use immediately to help you live a full and meaningful life.
Look “under the hood” to discover the powerful drivers of growth, well-being, and health.
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4 videos3 readings1 assignment
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4 videos•Total 51 minutes
Emotions•14 minutes
Upward Spirals•10 minutes
Ten Positive Emotions•17 minutes
The Broaden-and-Build Theory•9 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
Fredrickson (2003) American Scientist•10 minutes
(Optional) Experiential Activity: Build a Positivity Portfolio•10 minutes
(Optional) Scholarly References and Additional Resources•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Week 1 Quiz•30 minutes
The Mindscapes and Outcomes of Positivity
Module 2•2 hours to complete
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Discover the roots of flexibility, creativity, and resilience.
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4 videos3 readings1 assignment
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4 videos•Total 47 minutes
Broadened Awareness•15 minutes
Built Resources•9 minutes
Resilience•15 minutes
Positivity & Entrepreneurship: An interview with Dr. Debby Stroman•8 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
The Science of Happiness•10 minutes
(Optional) Experiential Activity: Use Your Positivity Portfolio to Reverse a Downward Spiral•10 minutes
(Optional) Scholarly References and Additional Resources•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Week 2 Quiz•30 minutes
The Delicate Art of Pursuing Happiness
Module 3•2 hours to complete
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Discover the ratios and priorities that best promote flourishing and learn common pitfalls to avoid.
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3 videos3 readings1 assignment
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3 videos•Total 43 minutes
Positivity Ratios•15 minutes
Prioritizing Positivity•15 minutes
Positivity and Policy: An interview with Darren Coppin•12 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
Positivity Self Test•10 minutes
(Optional) Experiential Activity: Take the Positivity Self-Test Challenge•10 minutes
(Optional) Scholarly References and Additional Resources•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Week 3 Quiz•30 minutes
Positivity Resonance and Loving-Kindness
Module 4•2 hours to complete
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Unveil the force of co-experienced positive emotions and practice this lab-tested meditation honed over millennia.
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6 videos3 readings1 assignment
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6 videos•Total 80 minutes
What is Love?•18 minutes
Positivity Resonance•15 minutes
Loving-Kindness Introduced•11 minutes
Loving-Kindness Practiced•12 minutes
Investigating Positivity Resonance: An Interview with Brett Major•9 minutes
Loving-Kindness Meditation•15 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
The One You're With•10 minutes
(Optional) Experiential Activity: Practice Loving-Kindness Meditation•10 minutes
(Optional) Scholarly References and Additional Resources•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Week 4 Quiz•30 minutes
The Fruits of Positivity Resonance
Module 5•2 hours to complete
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Learn to spot the health benefits that loving-kindness uniquely nourishes.
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4 videos3 readings1 assignment
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4 videos•Total 53 minutes
Cardiovascular Benefits•15 minutes
Immune Benefits•11 minutes
Savoring Connections•17 minutes
Positivity & Wellness: An interview with Kelly Stack•10 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
Dr. Fredrickson’s Op Ed in the New York Times (2013)•10 minutes
(Optional) Experiential Activity: Reflect on Social Connections•10 minutes
(Optional) Scholarly References and Additional Resources•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Week 5 Quiz•30 minutes
The Ripples of Positivity Resonance
Module 6•2 hours to complete
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Far beyond you and your happiness, positive psychology radiates out to benefit your relationships and community.
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3 videos3 readings1 assignment
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3 videos•Total 37 minutes
Gratitude•12 minutes
A New Emotion Born•19 minutes
Positivity & Schools: An interview with Patrick Akos•6 minutes
3 readings•Total 30 minutes
Dr. Fredrickson's TEDx Talk on Remaking Love•10 minutes
(Optional) Experiential Activity: Take the Make a Difference Challenge•10 minutes
(Optional) Scholarly References and Additional Resources•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Week 6 Quiz•30 minutes
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Reviewed on Oct 9, 2020
Very good programme in
enhancing one’s positive outlook. The course has clarified some of the misconceived
perception I had with regard to positive psychology and brought light to my
understanding.
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Reviewed on Jul 12, 2020
I am so glad i'm taking this course. it's worth my time. I'm not a fan of positive psychology because i thought it was all injecting the positive emotions. but its not its about being open.
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Reviewed on Jun 23, 2021
It was really great journey , have read, seen and understood so much about small small things which never try to understand or know regarding the branch of positive psychology. Thanks a lot.
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