Positive Psychology

What goes well, studied as research

Offered by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, this beginner-level course looks at research into positive psychology, the strand of the field that centres on strengths and well-being rather than illness alone. It is a gentle entry point into that body of evidence.

Topics its skill tags point to

• Building resilience and adapting to setbacks
• Setting goals and managing stress
• Mindfulness, breathing practice and creativity
• How research itself is designed and tested

Who it suits

Beginners curious about resilience and well-being research are the natural audience, as are readers who want evidence-based ideas about daily habits. Anyone comparing positive psychology with other psychology courses will also find the framing useful.

Before you start

No earlier study of the subject appears to be needed at this level. The listing gives no language, so confirm that on the course page and decide whether the research emphasis matches what you want from the subject.