About this course: 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.
Who is this class for: This class is for all students interested in Positive Psychology.
Created by: University of Pennsylvania
Taught by: James Pawelski, Ph.D. , Director of Education and Senior Scholar
Positive Psychology Center
| Basic Info |
Course 2 of 5 in the
Foundations of Positive Psychology Specialization.
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| Level | Beginner |
| Commitment | Four weeks of study, 4-6 hours a week |
| Language | English |
| How To Pass | Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. |
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Syllabus
WEEK 1
Introducing the Course and Exploring Positive Emotions
11 videos, 2 readings, 1 practice quiz
Graded: Module 1 Quiz
Graded: Three Good Things
WEEK 2
Understanding and Cultivating a Healthy Emotional Life
12 videos, 1 reading, 1 practice quiz
Graded: Module 2 Quiz
Graded: Managing Emotions
WEEK 3
Identifying and Using Character Strengths
12 videos, 1 practice quiz
Graded: Module 3 Quiz
Graded: Strengths
WEEK 4
Setting and Achieving Goals
12 videos, 2 readings, 1 practice quiz
Graded: Module 4 Quiz
Graded: Goal Setting
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Ratings and Reviews
Very hands on applications of positive psychology! Great course all in all.
Good - a lot of work - but in a good way. Don't feel I did my best - so busy with work and home life...
Loved this and found it very useful and practical. Looking forward to continuing to work with you.
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Enjoyed the content, especially the section on goal setting. The quizzes seemed nit-picky about who said what instead of about the content of what was said. That's just a personal preference on my part to focus on core concepts. I realize every author wants their name remembered, but the ideas are more important. At times this made the course seem more about promoting Penn researchers than the material.