Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science

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Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science

Name: Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science
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This course is part of Foundations of Positive Psychology Specialization

Instructor: Martin E.P. Seligman, Ph.D.

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Understand the scientific foundations of Positive Psychology
Explain how skills of well-being can be learned and taught
Describe why mind and body flourish together
Discuss inspiring new developments in the field of Positive Psychology

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Dr. Martin E.P. Seligman—renowned worldwide as the “father of Positive Psychology”—has led visionary leaps in the scientific research, empirical data and personal understandings of human flourishing. This course explores the past, present and future of positive psychology as a journey through the key scientific leaps led by Dr. Seligman and his colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania's Positive Psychology Center and Master of Applied Positive Psychology program.

In this module, Dr. Martin Seligman introduces the scientific foundations of positive psychology and key research findings that led to a revolutionary understanding of what makes people flourish. Participants will learn about research-based skills and exercises to increase well-being and begin to practice these skills in their own lives.

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14 videos11 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt

14 videosTotal 59 minutes

1.1 Course Introduction2 minutes
1.3 Module 1 Introduction1 minute
1.4 Positive Psychology: Toward a Balanced, Empirical Understanding of Well-being7 minutes
1.5a What Do We Mean by the "Positive" in Positive Psychology? Part 13 minutes
1.5b What Do We Mean by the "Positive" in Positive Psychology? Part 23 minutes
1.9a Seeds of Flourishing: The Personal in Parallel with a Developing New Field Part 15 minutes
1.9b Seeds of Flourishing: The Personal in Parallel with a Developing New Field Part 2 2 minutes
1.11 How Do People Explain Bad Events? Risk Factors and Protective Factors for Depression6 minutes
1.12 Health is a Skill: Learned Optimism6 minutes
1.17a Laying the Foundation: Defining, Measuring, and Testing Happiness and Flourishing Part 14 minutes
1.17b Laying the Foundation: Defining, Measuring, and Testing Happiness and Flourishing Part 24 minutes
1.19a Building Blocks: PERMA: Defining Wellbeing Part 16 minutes
1.19b Building Blocks: PERMA: Defining Wellbeing Part 27 minutes
1.23 Try This At Home: Building the Skill of Gratitude. Suggested Exercise: What Went Well?3 minutes

11 readingsTotal 117 minutes

1.2 How to Get the Most Out of This Course5 minutes
1.6 Journal Prompts for Module 1 Lesson 115 minutes
1.8 Dr. Martin Seligman Biography5 minutes
1.10 Key Point: Learned Helplessness 1 minute
1.14 Key Point: Optimism can be learned 1 minute
1.15 Journal Prompts and Readings for Module 1 Lesson 210 minutes
1.18 PERMA Overview15 minutes
1.20 Which Character Strengths Are Most Predictive of Well-Being?5 minutes
1.21 Journal Activity: In Your Life: Strengths and Well-being15 minutes
1.22 Journal Prompts and Readings for Module 1 Lesson 330 minutes
1.24 Journal Activity: What went well today? 15 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 50 minutes

1.7 Lesson 1 Practice Quiz10 minutes
1.16 Lesson 2 Practice Quiz10 minutes
1.25 Module 1 Quiz30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 15 minutes

1.13 What makes life worth living? 15 minutes

In this module, Dr. Martin Seligman shares the great leaps in scientific understanding that created the foundation for a science of well-being at individual, communal, and global levels.

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18 videos5 readings4 assignments

18 videosTotal 78 minutes

2.1 Module 2 Introduction1 minute
2.2a Building Skills to Flourish Part 12 minutes
2.2b Building Skills to Flourish Part 25 minutes
2.3 Positive Interventions: Testing What Works3 minutes
2.5a Stage 1: Teaching Skills for Wellbeing Proactively Can Prevent Anxiety and Depression in Children Part 13 minutes
2.5b Stage 1: Teaching Skills for Wellbeing Proactively Can Prevent Anxiety and Depression in Children Part 25 minutes
2.6 Stage 2: The Leap from Research to Policy in the United Kingdom3 minutes
2.7 Stage 3: The Science of Grit and a New Understanding: How to Foster Flourishing in Schools3 minutes
2.10 Stage 4: Transcending Curriculum to Transform Culture in Schools8 minutes
2.11 Stage 5: From Whole Schools to Whole Communities5 minutes
2.12a Stage 6: Whole Force Resilience Part 15 minutes
2.12b Stage 6: Whole Force Resilience Part 27 minutes
2.18a Positive Education: Teaching Academic Success and Well-Being Part 16 minutes
2.18 Positive Education: Teaching Academic Success and Well-Being Part 23 minutes
2.19 Positive Education: Taking It to Scale9 minutes
2.20a Positive Education: Replicating Success Worldwide Part 1 4 minutes
2.20b Positive Education: Replicating Success Worldwide Part 2 3 minutes
2.23 Try This At Home: Building Positive Relationships Through Active Constructive Responding4 minutes

5 readingsTotal 105 minutes

2.4 Journal Prompts for Module 2 Lesson 115 minutes
2.8 Journal Prompts and Readings for Module 2 Lesson 230 minutes
2.13 Journal Prompts an Readings for Module 2 Lesson 330 minutes
2.21 Journal Prompts for Module 2 Lesson 415 minutes
2.24 Journal Activity15 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 50 minutes

2.9 Lesson 2 Practice Quiz10 minutes
2.17 Lesson 3 Practice Quiz10 minutes
2.22 Lesson 4 Practice Quiz10 minutes
2.25 Module 2 Quiz20 minutes

In this module, Dr. Martin Seligman shares key research questions from the field of Positive Psychology, and the answers turn some conventional assumptions on their head. Are we shaped by the future vs. the past? And what does science tell us about mind/body flourishing? What gets better as we age?

What's included

14 videos6 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt

14 videosTotal 66 minutes

3.1. Module 3 Introduction1 minute
3.3a Drawn By the Future: A Revolution in Psychology Part 12 minutes
3.3b Drawn By the Future: A Revolution in Psychology Part 28 minutes
3.3c Drawn By the Future: A Revolution in Psychology Part 33 minutes
3.3d Drawn By the Future: A Revolution in Psychology Part 43 minutes
3.4 Drawn By the Future: The Science of Prospection8 minutes
3.7 Positive Health: Mind and Body Flourish Together7 minutes
3.8 New Directions in Mental and Physical Health8 minutes
3.11 Positive Aging: Creativity and Strengths Throughout Life5 minutes
3.12a Creativity and Imagination Part 1 4 minutes
3.12b Creativity and Imagination Part 2 6 minutes
3.12c Creativity and Imagination Part 3 3 minutes
3.12d Creativity and Imagination Part 4 5 minutes
3.15 Try This At Home: Know and Grow Your Strengths4 minutes

6 readingsTotal 137 minutes

3.2 Watch This Video: Can You Believe Your Eyes?2 minutes
3.5 Journal Prompts and Readings for Module 3 Lesson 130 minutes
3.9 Journal Prompts and Readings for Module 3 Lesson 230 minutes
3.13 Journal Prompts and Readings for Module 3 Lesson 330 minutes
3.16 Journal Activity: Know and Grow Your Strengths15 minutes
3.18 Journal Prompts and Readings for Module 3 Lesson 430 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 52 minutes

3.6 Lesson 1 Practice Quiz10 minutes
3.10 Lesson 2 Practice Quiz2 minutes
3.14 Lesson 3 Practice Quiz10 minutes
3.19 Module 3 Quiz30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 30 minutes

3.17 Share Your Top 5 Character Strengths30 minutes

In this module, Dr. Martin Seligman discusses some of the most inspiring recent and future developments in the field of Positive Psychology, in particular those that transcend individual experience and have the potential to transform our world.

What's included

22 videos5 readings4 assignments

22 videosTotal 87 minutes

4.1 Module 4 Introduction1 minute
4.2 The Future of Positive Psychology: Key Topics3 minutes
4.3a Constructive Journalism Part 14 minutes
4.3b Constructive Journalism Part 24 minutes
4.3c Constructive Journalism Part 38 minutes
4.3d Constructive Journalism Part 45 minutes
4.4a Q&A with Cathrine Gyldensted Part 13 minutes
4.4b Q&A with Cathrine Gyldensted Part 23 minutes
4.4c Q&A with Cathrine Gyldensted Part 34 minutes
4.4d Q&A with Cathrine Gyldensted Part 44 minutes
4.7a Positive Psychology and Spiritual Experience Part 13 minutes
4.7b Positive Psychology and Spiritual Experience Part 25 minutes
4.7c Positive Psychology and Spiritual Experience Part 33 minutes
4.7d Positive Psychology and Spiritual Experience Part 43 minutes
4.10a World Well-Being and Big Data Part 16 minutes
4.10b World Well-Being and Big Data Part 25 minutes
4.10c World Well-Being and Big Data Part 34 minutes
4.10d World Well-Being and Big Data Part 45 minutes
4.10e World Well-Being and Big Data Part 54 minutes
4.10f World Well-Being and Big Data Part 64 minutes
4.13 Try This at Home: Fun Vs. Philanthropy3 minutes
4.17 Drawn by the Vision of a Flourishing Future3 minutes

5 readingsTotal 135 minutes

4.5 Journal Prompts and Readings for Module 4 Lesson 130 minutes
4.8 Journal Prompts and Readings for Module 4 Lesson 230 minutes
4.11 Journal Prompts and Readings for Module 4 Lesson 330 minutes
4.14 Journal Activity: Fun vs. Meaning - What Lasts?15 minutes
4.15 Journal Prompts and Readings for Module 4 Lesson 430 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 45 minutes

4.6 Lesson 1 Practice Quiz5 minutes
4.9 Lesson 2 Practice Quiz5 minutes
4.12 Lesson 3 Practice Quiz5 minutes
4.16 Module 4 Quiz30 minutes

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Reviewed on Oct 27, 2017

I love this course very much! It helps me become a better person, it made me examine my daily experiences. I learned techniques to improve my dealings with others. :)Thank you very much, Dr Seligman!

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2020

Excellent and succint explanation of the history, objectives, trends and branches of Positive Psychology. And to learn with the man himself and other leading researchers is a one-of-a-kind experience.

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2020

Excellent overview of the field of Positive Psychology. It has made me want to learn even more. I like the combination of videos, readings and quizzes to facilitate learning. Well done. More please!

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