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Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 17 hours
  • Course by University of Pennsylvania
  • Offered by

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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.

Modules

Lesson 1: Welcome

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Assignment 1.1

2 Videos

  • 1.1 Welcome
  • 1.1 Assignment

1 Readings

  • Biography of Dr. James Pawelski

Lesson 2: A Thought Experiment

    • 1 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Assignment: Thought Experiment

1 Videos

  • 1.2 A Thought Experiment

Lesson 3: Introduction to the Course

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • 1.3 Introduction to the Course
  • 1.3 Assignment

Lesson 4: What Is a Positive Intervention?

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz 1

1 Discussions

  • Assignment 1.4

2 Videos

  • 1.4 Theoretical Introduction
  • 1.4 Assignment

Lesson 5: Broaden-and-Build Theory of Positive Emotions

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Positivity Ratio Scale

2 Videos

  • 1.5 Broaden-and-Build Theory of Positive Interventions
  • 1.5 Assignment

Lesson 6: Cultivating Positive Emotions

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 1 Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • Three Good Things (Takes a week to complete, please review early)

1 Discussions

  • Cultivating Emotion

2 Videos

  • 1.6 Cultivating Positive Emotions
  • 1.6 Assignment

Lesson 1: Revisiting the Reversible Cape

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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  • Assignment 2.1

2 Videos

  • 2.1 Revisit Reversible Cape
  • 2.1 Assignment

Lesson 2: Are Positive Emotions Always Positive?

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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  • Assignment 2.2

2 Videos

  • 2.2 Are Positive Emotions Always Positive?
  • 2.2 Assignment

Lesson 3: Emotional Intelligence

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz 2

2 Videos

  • 2.3 Emotional Intelligence
  • 2.3 Assignment

Lesson 4: Savoring, Part 1

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • 2.4 Savoring, Part 1
  • 2.4 Assignment

Lesson 5: Savoring, Part II

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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  • Savoring, Part 2

2 Videos

  • 2.5 Savoring, Part 2
  • 2.5 Assignment

Lesson 6: Savoring, Part III

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 2 Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • Managing Emotions

1 Discussions

  • Savoring, Part 3

2 Videos

  • 2.6 Savoring, Part 3
  • 2.6 Assignment

1 Readings

  • Upcoming book: Happy Together

Lesson 1: Introduction to Character Strengths

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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  • Character Strengths

2 Videos

  • 3.1 Introduction to Character Strengths and Virtues
  • 3.1 Assignment

Lesson 2: VIA Classification of Character Strengths and Virtues

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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  • Values in Action Survey on Character Strengths

2 Videos

  • 3.2 VIA Classifications of Character Strengths and Virtues
  • 3.2 Assignment

Lesson 3: Identifying Your Signature Strengths

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • 3.3 Signature Strengths
  • 3.3 Assignment

Lesson 4: Using Your Signature Strengths

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz 3

1 Discussions

  • Use Your Signature Strengths in New Ways

2 Videos

  • 3.4 Using Signature Strengths
  • 3.4 Assignment

Lesson 5: Strengths at Work, Home, and Play

    • 2 Videos
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2 Videos

  • 3.5 Strengths at Work, Home, and Play
  • 3.5 Assignment

Lesson 6: Strengths in Romantic Relationships

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 3 Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • Strengths

2 Videos

  • 3.6 Strengths in Romantic Relationships
  • 3.6 Assignments

Lesson 1: Goals and Well-Being

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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  • Assignment 4.1

2 Videos

  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.1 Assignment

Lesson 2: Choosing Life Goals

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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  • Creating Life Goals

2 Videos

  • 4.2 Choosing Life Goals
  • 4.2 Assignment

Lesson 3: Choosing Goals to Support Well-Being

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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  • Assignment 4.3

2 Videos

  • 4.3 Choosing Goals to Support Well-Being
  • 4.3 Assignment

Lesson 4: Following Through on the Goals We Choose

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Practice Quiz 4

1 Discussions

  • Hope Scale Survey

2 Videos

  • 4.4 Following Through on the Goals We Choose
  • 4.4 Assignment

Lesson 5: Flow

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
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  • Assignment 4.5

2 Videos

  • 4.5 Flow
  • 4.5 Assignment

Lesson 6: Review and Conclusion

    • 2 Videos
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 4 Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • Goal Setting

1 Discussions

  • Assignment 4.6

2 Videos

  • 4.6 Review and Conclusion
  • 4.6 Assignment

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Discover the foundations of positive psychology with Dr. James Pawelski in this engaging course focused on practical applications and interventions. Delve into theory, research, and practice to enhance both professional and personal well-being. Ideal for beginners, the course spans 1020 minutes and offers flexible subscription options, including Starter and Professional. Perfect for those seeking to integrate positive psychology into daily life.

James Pawelski, Ph.D.
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James Pawelski, Ph.D.