Positive Psychology: Theory and Practice

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"What is right about people?" This question is at the heart of positive psychology, which is the scientific and applied approach to uncovering people's strengths and promoting their positive functioning. Positive psychology is about valued subjective experiences: well-being, contentment, and satisfaction (in the past); mindfulness, flow and happiness (in the present); and hope and optimism (for the future).

Period
05-08-2013 - 16-08-2013 (2 weeks)

Target group
See course aim.

Course aim
Positive psychology is an applied science: many of the available theories and methods can be directly applied in coaching or clinical settings. Therefore, both the theoretical as well as practical side of positive psychology will be part of this course. Participants will not only learn about the various findings and theories related to positive human functioning, but will also learn to apply different methods and strategies to identify strengths, values and promote subjective wellbeing.

Credits
4.0 ECTS credits

Course fee
EUR 700: Course + course materials

Course leader
Dr. Hugo Alberts

Maastricht University + Maastricht School of Management Student Service Centre
Address: Bonnefantenstraat 2 P.O. Box 616
Postal code: 6211 KL Maastricht
City: Maastricht
Country: Netherlands
Website: www.maastrichtuniversity.nl/summerschool
E-mail: summerschool@maastrichtuniversity.nl
Phone: +31433885295