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 |
| 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
- Video: 1.1 Welcome
- Video: 1.1 Assignment
- Discussion Prompt: Assignment 1.1
- Reading: Pre-Test
- Reading: Biography of Karen Reivich, Ph.D.
- Video: 1.2 A Thought Experiment
- Discussion Prompt: Assignment: Thought Experiment
- Video: 1.3 Introduction to the Course
- Video: 1.3 Assignment
- Video: 1.4 Theoretical Introduction
- Video: 1.4 Assignment
- Discussion Prompt: Assignment 1.4
- Practice Quiz: Practice Quiz 1
- Video: 1.5 Broaden-and-Build Theory of Positive Interventions
- Video: 1.5 Assignment
- Discussion Prompt: Positivity Ratio Scale
- Video: 1.6 Cultivating Positive Emotions
- Video: 1.6 Assignment
- Discussion Prompt: Cultivating Emotion
Graded: Module 1 Quiz
Graded: Three Good Things
WEEK 2
Understanding and Cultivating a Healthy Emotional Life
12 videos, 1 reading, 1 practice quiz
- Video: 2.1 Revisit Reversible Cape
- Video: 2.1 Assignment
- Discussion Prompt: Assignment 2.1
- Video: 2.2 Are Positive Emotions Always Positive?
- Video: 2.2 Assignment
- Discussion Prompt: Assignment 2.2
- Video: 2.3 Emotional Intelligence
- Video: 2.3 Assignment
- Practice Quiz: Practice Quiz 2
- Video: 2.4 Savoring, Part 1
- Video: 2.4 Assignment
- Video: 2.5 Savoring, Part 2
- Video: 2.5 Assignment
- Discussion Prompt: Savoring, Part 2
- Video: 2.6 Savoring, Part 3
- Video: 2.6 Assignment
- Discussion Prompt: Savoring, Part 3
- Reading: Upcoming book: Happy Together
Graded: Module 2 Quiz
Graded: Managing Emotions
WEEK 3
Identifying and Using Character Strengths
12 videos, 1 practice quiz
- Video: 3.1 Introduction to Character Strengths and Virtues
- Video: 3.1 Assignment
- Discussion Prompt: Character Strengths
- Video: 3.2 VIA Classifications of Character Strengths and Virtues
- Video: 3.2 Assignment
- Discussion Prompt: Values in Action Survey on Character Strengths
- Video: 3.3 Signature Strengths
- Video: 3.3 Assignment
- Video: 3.4 Using Signature Strengths
- Video: 3.4 Assignment
- Discussion Prompt: Use Your Signature Strengths in New Ways
- Practice Quiz: Practice Quiz 3
- Video: 3.5 Strengths at Work, Home, and Play
- Video: 3.5 Assignment
- Video: 3.6 Strengths in Romantic Relationships
- Video: 3.6 Assignments
Graded: Module 3 Quiz
Graded: Strengths
WEEK 4
Setting and Achieving Goals
12 videos, 2 readings, 1 practice quiz
- Video: 4.1 Introduction
- Video: 4.1 Assignment
- Discussion Prompt: Assignment 4.1
- Video: 4.2 Choosing Life Goals
- Video: 4.2 Assignment
- Discussion Prompt: Creating Life Goals
- Video: 4.3 Choosing Goals to Support Well-Being
- Video: 4.3 Assignment
- Discussion Prompt: Assignment 4.3
- Reading: Participate in the World Well-Being Project (optional)
- Video: 4.4 Following Through on the Goals We Choose
- Video: 4.4 Assignment
- Discussion Prompt: Hope Scale Survey
- Practice Quiz: Practice Quiz 4
- Video: 4.5 Flow
- Video: 4.5 Assignment
- Discussion Prompt: Assignment 4.5
- Video: 4.6 Review and Conclusion
- Video: 4.6 Assignment
- Discussion Prompt: Assignment 4.6
- Reading: World Well-Being Post-Test (optional)
Graded: Module 4 Quiz
Graded: Goal Setting
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Ratings and Reviews
I learned a lot of practical skills throughout the course. Highly recommend to everyone!
The course spoke about applications of PosPsy in day2day life. Loved them. I am going to use them on myself, and in my course, which I intend to develop.
Mentioning of few books was also good. Can read them to gain in-depth knowledge.
Highly recommended to anyone who is interested in PosPsy!!
This course is superb! Very practical, extremely clear in its layout, very enjoyable overall. The topics explored are very relevant and I was happy that the course is very organized, with 1 week = 1 topic. Seligman's first course was (slightly) harder to follow. Perhaps I would have liked to see a bit more extended, scientific readings of actual scientific findings. This may just be me, but I feel that I don't go deep enough by just watching the lectures and I'd like some article to go with each lecture and delve deeper into that week's topic. Well done, instructors!
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Excellent course.