This course is part of the Foundations of Positive Psychology Specialization

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Foundations of Positive Psychology SpecializationUniversity of Pennsylvania

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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.

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Foundations of Positive Psychology Specialization

Beginner Level

Approx. 17 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: French, Portuguese (European), Russian, English, Spanish

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

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Character Strengths And Virtues
goal setting
Positive Psychology
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Course 2 of 5 in the

Foundations of Positive Psychology Specialization

Beginner Level

Approx. 17 hours to complete

English

Subtitles: French, Portuguese (European), Russian, English, Spanish

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James Pawelski, Ph.D.

Professor of Practice and Director of Education

Positive Psychology Center

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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

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Week

Week 1

5 hours to complete

Introducing the Course and Exploring Positive Emotions

5 hours to complete

11 videos (Total 77 min), 1 reading, 3 quizzes

Week

Week 2

4 hours to complete

Understanding and Cultivating a Healthy Emotional Life

4 hours to complete

12 videos (Total 65 min), 1 reading, 3 quizzes

Week

Week 3

4 hours to complete

Identifying and Using Character Strengths

4 hours to complete

12 videos (Total 65 min)

12 videos

3.1 Introduction to Character Strengths and Virtues9m

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

Week

Week 4

4 hours to complete

Setting and Achieving Goals

4 hours to complete

12 videos (Total 55 min)

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TOP REVIEWS FROM POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY: APPLICATIONS AND INTERVENTIONS

by YBMay 11, 2017

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.

by SMay 26, 2020

loving it so far. learned so much for the positive approach towards life and circumstances. recommend it for everyone with or without a matched profession of psychiatry.

by MGOct 9, 2020

I am very thankful for this course. It will definitely help my counselees and students. The intervention techniques are very practical and can be applied to a wide-array of clientele.

by JSJul 18, 2019

Excellent course. It builds up in the first basic course. Besides theoretical understanding the course provides practical tips which are useful in ones own life as well as in guiding others.

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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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Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions

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