Positive Psychology

Catalog description

Historically, psychology has rather narrowly been oriented toward the “negative”- focusing on understanding and treatment of human weaknesses, deficiencies, and limitations. This course will focus on the emerging field of “Positive Psychology” which is oriented toward scientifically describing and understanding people’s strengths, abilities, and potentials. Topics include happiness, psychological well-being, optimal self-esteem, authenticity, mindfulness, and self-compassion, and character strengths.