Positive psychology is a 4-hour lab course that is designed so that you learn about the research and application of positive psychology principles. As a student in the course, you will learn the academic principles and theories in positive psychology and you will gain practice in applying these principles in your own life. You will not only learn about positive psychology; you will live it. As part of the class, you will learn the brief history of positive psychology, how it differs from traditional psychology, how we conduct research in the field, and different theories and applications related to positive psychology, including forgiveness, gratitude, and finding meaning. In addition, you will have the opportunity to practice flow (yoga-like practice), meditation, and getting out and about in nature. Your course assignments will require reflection and writing about your experiences and reactions to the practices.
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