Positive psychology and happiness

City Lit

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In London

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    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The course provides an introduction to the positive psychology of happiness.
A combination of lecturing, group and class discussion, group activities. Participants should be prepared to engage in group activities and work on their own ways to become happier.

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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About this course

• Define Positive Psychology
• State at least 4 benefits of happiness
• State 6 Tips to help you Become Happier.

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  • Psychology

Course programme

The course will give a brief overview of positive psychology and happiness, and then focus on the research findings regarding happiness. Interventions to enhance happiness will be considered and students will be given the opportunity to explore how these might be helpful.

Handouts will be given out on the day. It would be useful to have familiarity with one or more of the following books (some are available in libraries): Tim LeBon Achieve Your Potential with Positive Psychology (Hodder 2014); Lyubomirsky, S (2008) /The How of Happiness /(Sphere); Boniwell, I (2007) Positive Psychology in a Nutshell (London: PWBC); Seligman, M. Authentic Happiness (New York: Free Press, 2002).

Additional information

We offer further personal development courses that complement this course, such as: Positive psychology (PP116); Creating a can do attitude (PG605); Finding purpose (PG653); Developing a positive body image (PG642); Attitude is everything (PG705). General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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