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Stanford University

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.

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

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