Especialización Foundations of Positive Psychology

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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Beginner Level

Approx. 14 hours to complete

Suggested: Four weeks of study, 4-6 hours a week

English

Subtitles: English

What you will learn

Choose goals that support your personal well-being

Describe why it's important to cultivate a healthy emotional life

Understand the Broaden-and-Build Theory of Positive Interventions

Use strategies for classifying character strengths and virtues

100% online course

Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.

Beginner Level

Approx. 14 hours to complete

Suggested: Four weeks of study, 4-6 hours a week

English

Subtitles: English

Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

1

Section

4 hours to complete

Introducing the Course and Exploring Positive Emotions

...

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 Assignment0m

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

Pre-Test10m

Biography of Dr. James Pawelski10m

2 practice exercises

Practice Quiz 16m

Module 1 Quiz12m

2

Section

4 hours to complete

Understanding and Cultivating a Healthy Emotional Life

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

12 videos

2.1 Revisit Reversible Cape8m

2.1 Assignment1m

2.2 Are Positive Emotions Always Positive?12m

2.2 Assignment1m

2.3 Emotional Intelligence11m

2.3 Assignment0m

2.4 Savoring, Part 111m

2.4 Assignment1m

2.5 Savoring, Part 26m

2.5 Assignment0m

2.6 Savoring, Part 39m

2.6 Assignment0m

1 readings

Upcoming book: Happy Together10m

2 practice exercises

Practice Quiz 28m

Module 2 Quiz10m

3

Section

4 hours to complete

Identifying and Using Character Strengths

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12 videos (Total 65 min), 3 quizzes

12 videos

3.1 Introduction to Character Strengths and Virtues9m

3.1 Assignment0m

3.2 VIA Classifications of Character Strengths and Virtues8m

3.2 Assignment0m

3.3 Signature Strengths7m

3.3 Assignment2m

3.4 Using Signature Strengths8m

3.4 Assignment0m

3.5 Strengths at Work, Home, and Play7m

3.5 Assignment0m

3.6 Strengths in Romantic Relationships15m

3.6 Assignments2m

2 practice exercises

Practice Quiz 36m

Module 3 Quiz10m

4

Section

4 hours to complete

Setting and Achieving Goals

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12 videos (Total 55 min), 2 readings, 3 quizzes

12 videos

4.1 Introduction6m

4.1 Assignment0m

4.2 Choosing Life Goals9m

4.2 Assignment0m

4.3 Choosing Goals to Support Well-Being9m

4.3 Assignment0m

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

2 readings

Participate in the World Well-Being Project (optional)10m

World Well-Being Post-Test (optional)10m

2 practice exercises

Practice Quiz 46m

Module 4 Quiz10m

Instructor

James Pawelski, Ph.D.

Director of Education and Senior Scholar

About 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. ...

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Especialización Foundations of Positive Psychology