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Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 16 hours
  • Course by University of Pennsylvania
  • Offered by

About

Learn how to incorporate resilience interventions into your personal and professional life with Dr. Karen Reivich. In this course, you are exposed to the foundational research in resilience, including protective factors such as mental agility and optimism. Several types of resilience interventions are explored including cognitive strategies; strategies to manage anxiety and increase positive emotions such as gratitude; and a critical relationship enhancement skill. Throughout the course, you will hear examples of individuals using resilience skills in their personal and professional lives. Suggested prerequisites: Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science, Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions and Positive Psychology: Character, Grit & Research Methods.

Modules

Lesson 1: Resilience

    • 5 Videos
    • 5 Readings
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5 Videos

  • 1.1 Welcome and Overview of the Course
  • 1.2 Definition of Resilience and Foundational Research
  • 1.3 Variables that Contribute to Resilience
  • 1.4 Barbara Bradley Hagerty on Resilience in Midlife
  • 1.5 Jennifer Loredo and Resilience Stories

5 Readings

  • Biography of Karen Reivich, Ph.D.
  • Assignments, Grading and your Resilience Journal
  • Optional Reading: The Resilience Factor
  • Module 1 Lesson 1 - Optional Readings
  • Optimism Questionnaire

Lesson 2: Optimism

    • 8 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 PeerReview
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 1 Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • Pursuit of Happyness: Optimism in Action

1 Discussions

  • Optimism Activity

8 Videos

  • 1.6 Introduction to Optimism and Optimism Definitions
  • 1.7 Benefits of Optimism
  • 1.8 What Optimists Do Differently
  • 1.9 Optimism Activity: Pursuit of Happyness Video
  • 1.10 Organizational Highlight: Sam Presti on Optimism
  • 1.11 Organizational Highlight: Maureen Rush
  • 1.12 Personal Highlight: Lucy Hone
  • 1.13 Summary of Week 1 and Preview of Week 2

1 Readings

  • Module 1 Lesson 2 - Optional Readings

Lesson 1: Thinking Traps

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
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1 Discussions

  • Thinking Traps Scenarios

4 Videos

  • 2.1 Thinking Traps Introduction
  • 2.2 Definition and Demonstration of Thinking Traps
  • 2.3 Detecting Patterns in Yourself, Activity: Trying Thinking Traps on for Size
  • 2.4 Personal Examples of Thinking Traps: Why We Need a Skill to Address Them

1 Readings

  • Module 2 Lesson 1 - Optional Reading

Lesson 2: Real-Time Resilience

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 2 Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Real Time Resilience Activity

4 Videos

  • 2.5 Changing non-resilient thinking: Real-time Resilience
  • 2.6 Real-time resilience Activity
  • 2.7 Organizational Highlights: Emma Judge & Maureen Rush
  • 2.8 Summary of Module 2 and Introduction to Module 3

1 Readings

  • Module 2 Lesson 2 - Optional Reading

Lesson 1: Managing Anxiety

    • 5 Videos
    • 3 Readings
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5 Videos

  • 3.1 Introduction: Catastrophizing and the Relationship of Anxiety to Resilience
  • 3.2 Dr. Baime: Effects of Anxiety on Our Bodies
  • 3.3 Demonstrations of Several Styles of Catastrophizing
  • 3.4 Triggers of Catastrophizing
  • 3.5 Introduction to three Different Ways to Manage Anxiety

3 Readings

  • Module 3 Lesson 1 - Optional Reading
  • Activity: Challenging Catastrophic Thinking Part 1
  • Activity: Challenging Catastrophic Thinking Part 2

Lesson 2: Increasing Positive Emotion

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

  • Module 3 Quiz

1 Peer Review

  • Design a Gratitude Practice

2 Discussions

  • Positive Emotion Photos
  • Hunt the Good Stuff

9 Videos

  • 3.6 Dr. Park: Deliberate Breathing to Manage Anxiety
  • 3.7 Dr. Baime: A Mindfulness Approach to Anxiety
  • 3.8 Positive Emotions Broaden
  • 3.9 Positive Emotions Build Resources
  • 3.10 Gratitude Research
  • 3.11 Gratitude Skill: HTGS
  • 3.12 Designing a Gratitude Practice: Team Collage
  • 3.13 Organizational Highlights: Sam Presti, Maureen Rush & Carolyn McIntyre
  • 3.14 Summary of Module 3 and Preview of Module 4

1 Readings

  • Module 3 Lesson 2 - Optional Readings

Lesson 1: Leveraging Character Strengths

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Readings
    • 2 Discussion
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2 Discussions

  • VIA
  • Using Character Strengths to Navigate an Upcoming Challenge

4 Videos

  • 4.1 Background and Definition of Signature Strengths
  • 4.2 Activities: Developing Character Strengths and VIA Conversation
  • 4.3 Using Character Strengths to Navigate an Upcoming Challenge
  • 4.4 Shadow Side of Character Strengths

1 Readings

  • Values in Action (VIA) Survey

Lesson 2: Strengthening Relationships

    • 5 Videos
    • 2 Readings
    • 1 Discussion
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Module 4 Quiz

1 Discussions

  • Applying Resilience to Your Life

5 Videos

  • 4.5 Introduction to ACR
  • 4.6 ACR Role Plays
  • 4.7 Activity: ACR Patterns
  • 4.8 Inculcating Resilience in an Organization: Emma Judge and Sam Presti
  • 4.9 Course Summary

2 Readings

  • Activity: Response Style Patterns
  • Module 4 Lesson 2 - Optional Readings

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Unlock the power of resilience with "Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills," a transformative course designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. Guided by renowned expert Dr. Karen Reivich, this course delves into the science of resilience, offering insights into mental agility, optimism, and other protective factors. You'll explore a variety of resilience interventions, including cognitive strategies, anxiety management techniques, and methods to boost positive emotions like gratitude. Additionally, you'll learn critical skills for strengthening relationships. Throughout this engaging course, you'll hear real-life examples of individuals successfully applying resilience skills in various settings. While there are suggested prerequisites to deepen your understanding, anyone can benefit from this foundational course. Available through Coursera, this comprehensive program spans approximately 960 minutes and is accessible with a starter subscription. Ideal for anyone looking to build resilience, this course is perfect for professionals, students, and personal development enthusiasts seeking practical strategies to thrive in challenging situations. Join today and start your journey towards greater resilience and a more fulfilling life.

Karen Reivich, Ph.D.
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Karen Reivich, Ph.D.