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. |
| User Ratings |
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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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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Ratings and Reviews
I enjoyed the lectures and resources and was managing to learn about positive psychology from the main man himself. It was astounding to see how positive psychology has been adopted in various fields. Thank you very much.
Very clear and useful explanations
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.
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The course was well structured and logically organised, connecting the material to the initial metaphor of red and green cape. Inviting Dr Lisa Pawelski to one of the lessons was very touching. Dr Pawelski's speech was very clear and understandable.
The only thing that bothered me was the music at the beginning of each video. It was much louder than the lecture, so I had to adjust volume all the time.