Positive Psychology

Explore Positive Psychology to understand happiness, resilience, and human flourishing in everyday life.

Overview:

Positive Psychology dives into what makes life worth living, focusing on optimism, gratitude, and resilience. This course examines how positive emotions and strengths influence mental well-being, offering insights into fostering happiness without the usual clichés.

Students will discover the science behind motivation, character strengths, and mindfulness, learning to appreciate how these factors contribute to improved quality of life. The course avoids jargon and gets straight to what matters — the psychology of flourishing.

Learning Outcomes:

• Define key concepts of Positive Psychology and their significance.
• Analyse how optimism affects mental health and daily behaviour.
• Identify strategies to cultivate gratitude and resilience in life.
• Explore character strengths and their role in personal growth.
• Understand the impact of mindfulness on emotional well-being.
• Evaluate research studies relating to happiness and life satisfaction.

Who is this Course For:

• Anyone curious about improving mental and emotional well-being.
• Professionals seeking to enhance workplace morale and motivation.
• Students interested in psychology without complex jargon.
• Coaches and mentors looking for evidence-based approaches.
• Those wanting to understand human happiness better.
• Individuals aiming to boost personal resilience and positivity.
• People curious about science-backed approaches to life satisfaction.
• Anyone fascinated by the study of human strengths and virtues.

Career Path:

• Wellbeing Coach – £27,000 average salary
• Mental Health Advisor – £30,000 average salary
• Employee Wellness Coordinator – £28,500 average salary
• Life Coach – £26,000 average salary
• Educational Psychologist Assistant – £31,000 average salary
• HR Development Specialist – £29,000 average salary