On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with: An understanding of positive psychology, the key concepts of well-being theory, and the psychiatry, philosophy, and neuroscience of emotion. Practical methods to maximize happiness in your daily life, including mindfulness and meditation, social engagement strategies, and building a ‘state of flow’. A personalized approach to reclaim agency over your well-being, overcome adversity, and leverage your strengths to improve relational experiences.
Positive Psychology and Well-Being: The Psychological, Biological, and Social Aspects of Happiness
Stanford University via GetSmarter
Overview
Utilize the principles of positive psychology to cultivate a more meaningful and abundant life.
On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with: An understanding of positive psychology, the key concepts of well-being theory, and the psychiatry, philosophy, and neuroscience of emotion. Practical methods to maximize happiness in your daily life, including mindfulness and meditation, social engagement strategies, and building a ‘state of flow’. A personalized approach to reclaim agency over your well-being, overcome adversity, and leverage your strengths to improve relational experiences.
On completion of this course, you’ll walk away with: An understanding of positive psychology, the key concepts of well-being theory, and the psychiatry, philosophy, and neuroscience of emotion. Practical methods to maximize happiness in your daily life, including mindfulness and meditation, social engagement strategies, and building a ‘state of flow’. A personalized approach to reclaim agency over your well-being, overcome adversity, and leverage your strengths to improve relational experiences.
Syllabus
- Orientation module: Welcome to your Online Campus
- Module 1: Rethinking happiness
- Module 2: The neuroscience of positive emotion
- Module 3: Engagement and flow
- Module 4: Meaning
- Module 5: The relational nature of well-being
- Module 6: Accomplishment and authorship in well-being
Taught by
Dr. Daryn Reicherter