Dr. Martin E.P. Seligman—renowned worldwide as the “father of Positive Psychology”—has led visionary leaps in the scientific research, empirical data and personal understandings of human flourishing. This course explores the past, present and future of positive psychology as a journey through the key scientific leaps led by Dr. Seligman and his colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania's Positive Psychology Center and Master of Applied Positive Psychology program.



Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science
This course is part of Foundations of Positive Psychology Specialization

Instructor: Martin E.P. Seligman, Ph.D.
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Understand the scientific foundations of Positive Psychology
Explain how skills of well-being can be learned and taught
Describe why mind and body flourish together
Discuss inspiring new developments in the field of Positive Psychology
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There are 4 modules in this course
In this module, Dr. Martin Seligman introduces the scientific foundations of positive psychology and key research findings that led to a revolutionary understanding of what makes people flourish. Participants will learn about research-based skills and exercises to increase well-being and begin to practice these skills in their own lives.
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10 videos5 readings2 assignments1 peer review4 discussion prompts
In this module, Dr. Martin Seligman shares the great leaps in scientific understanding that created the foundation for a science of well-being at individual, communal, and global levels.
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13 videos2 readings2 assignments2 discussion prompts
In this module, Dr. Martin Seligman shares key research questions from the field of Positive Psychology, and the answers turn some conventional assumptions on their head. Are we shaped by the future vs. the past? And what does science tell us about mind/body flourishing? What gets better as we age?
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10 videos7 readings2 assignments3 discussion prompts
In this module, Dr. Martin Seligman discusses some of the most inspiring recent and future developments in the field of Positive Psychology, in particular those that transcend individual experience and have the potential to transform our world.
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10 videos3 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
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Reviewed on Nov 15, 2020
This was truly gold! I thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing this. And I congratulate you for all your research and discoveries, you are changing the world and I want to be part of it!
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2023
This life will change your life. This is how I truly feel about this course and encourage everyone to listen to what Dr. Seligman has to say. This has made my life happier and mentally healthier.
Reviewed on Sep 29, 2020
Thank you Dr Seligman for a wonderfully insightful and efficient course on Positive psychology. This was the perfect course to take during COVID, when we could all use some positivity in our lives
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