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.



Positive Psychology

Instructor: Dr. Barbara L. Fredrickson
Sponsored by RCSI
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There are 6 modules in this course
Look “under the hood” to discover the powerful drivers of growth, well-being, and health.
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4 videos3 readings1 quiz
Discover the roots of flexibility, creativity, and resilience.
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4 videos3 readings1 quiz
Discover the ratios and priorities that best promote flourishing and learn common pitfalls to avoid.
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3 videos3 readings1 quiz
Unveil the force of co-experienced positive emotions and practice this lab-tested meditation honed over millennia.
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6 videos3 readings1 quiz
Learn to spot the health benefits that loving-kindness uniquely nourishes.
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4 videos3 readings1 quiz
Far beyond you and your happiness, positive psychology radiates out to benefit your relationships and community.
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3 videos3 readings1 quiz
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Reviewed on Oct 9, 2020
Very good programme in
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2016
Useful, insightful, eye-opening. I highly recommend this course. Since lesson 1 I have been nurturing positive emotions (at home and at work) and reaping its emotional and physical benefits.
Reviewed on Sep 11, 2024
In the long run, this course will help me learn to be positive rather than negative and that we should appreciate one another and that good smile and happiness rub on each other. thank you
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