THRIVE Course 101: Positive Psychology History and Introduction

In this online text and video based course, you will learn the not so positive history of positive psychology, leading to a brief overview of the major concepts associated with positive psychology. Next you will watch a video of Martin Seligman, one of the founders of positive psychology, discussing his theory and how this new strength-based approach represents a paradigm shift in how we understand human resilience and well-being. The course ends with a discussion of the research on positive psychology and how it can help us, our families, and our communities thrive.

Audience: This course is designed for a general audience. There are no prerequisites.

Estimated Completion Time: 1 Hour (You must be logged in to view the course content)

This course does NOT earn continuing education, but you do get a certificate!

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