Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions Course Syllabus

Overview: This course offers a practical, research-backed introduction to positive psychology, designed to help learners enhance emotional well-being through evidence-based interventions. Structured across four core modules, the course blends theory with hands-on exercises to build skills in gratitude, emotional regulation, character strengths, and meaningful goal-setting. With approximately 14 hours of content, learners will engage with peer-reviewed activities and reflective practices to apply concepts immediately in personal and professional contexts. Lifetime access ensures ongoing reference and growth.

Module 1: Introducing Positive Emotions

Estimated time: 5 hours

• Course introduction and objectives
• Understanding the Broaden-and-Build Theory of positive emotions
• Introduction to gratitude as a psychological intervention
• Practice: Three Good Things gratitude exercise
• Peer review of gratitude reflections

Module 2: Cultivating Emotional Health

Estimated time: 3 hours

• Strategies for emotional resilience
• Techniques for positive mood regulation
• Reflective journaling for emotional awareness
• Coaching prompts to support emotional well-being

Module 3: Identifying & Using Strengths

Estimated time: 3 hours

• Introduction to the VIA Character Strengths framework
• Identifying personal signature strengths
• Mapping strengths to daily activities
• Applying strengths in real-life situations

Module 4: Goal-Setting for Well-Being

Estimated time: 3 hours

• Linking personal values to goal-setting
• Strategies for meaningful and achievable goals
• Guided reflection on well-being goals

Module 5: Final Project

Estimated time: 2 hours

• Deliverable 1: Compile a personal well-being portfolio including gratitude logs
• Deliverable 2: Submit a strengths application plan
• Deliverable 3: Present a well-being goal with reflection and action steps

Prerequisites

• Basic understanding of psychology concepts
• Openness to self-reflection and personal growth
• Access to journaling or digital note-taking tools

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Apply the Broaden-and-Build Theory to enhance emotional health
• Classify and use personal character strengths effectively
• Design and implement gratitude practices like 'Three Good Things'
• Set and reflect on meaningful, values-aligned well-being goals
• Support emotional resilience using evidence-based positive psychology tools