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Overview
Positive interventions are one of the building blocks for the application of positive psychology in our day-to-day lives. In this Positive Psychology - Applications and Interventions course offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Pennsylvania 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.
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
Build your subject-matter expertise
- When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
- Learn new concepts from industry experts
- Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
- Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
- Earn a shareable career certificate
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Course and Exploring Positive Emotions
- Understanding and Cultivating a Healthy Emotional Life
- Identifying and Using Character Strengths
- Setting and Achieving Goals
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 14 days
- 10 hrs/week
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Mountain View, United States
Disciplines
Psychology View 39 other Short Courses in Psychology in United StatesWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Beginner level
- No prior experience required
Tuition Fees
Additional Details
Course is free for the first 7 days. After 7 days, the course can be accessed with the Coursera Plus Subscription
Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.
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