Positive Psychology

Early Summer Session 1 | 3 credits

What does science reveal about happiness? What are the possbile pitfalls of a psychology of happiness? This course is an examination of recent psychological reserach in the rapidly explanding field of positive psychology. Students will explore constructs of well-being and happiness and consider the ways that positive emotions influence cognition, health, wealth, and social relationships.

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Prerequisites

A university-level psychology course.

Instructors

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  Gitte Vonsild

  YMSc in Economics (Copenhagen University, 1991); minor in Psychology (Aalborg University, 2007), and Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) from the Coaches Training Institute (CTI 2007). Specialized in the field of Positive Psychology Coaching. Lecturer at Metropolitan University College since 2008 in coaching & counseling, positive psychology coaching, change theory, and stress management. With DIS since 2011.