Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions

Positive interventions in daily life

This Coursera course focuses on positive interventions, which the instructor presents as one of the building blocks for applying positive psychology in everyday life. Dr. James Pawelski takes a theory, research and practice approach, looking at how these interventions work and how to measure them.

What you get

• Basic tools for using positive psychology in professional or personal contexts
• Ways to measure the effect of an intervention
• Practice alongside the underlying theory

Preparation and fit

The suggested prerequisite is Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman's Visionary Science, so it is best taken after that foundation or with equivalent background. The beginner level and skills list, including goal setting, resilience and emotional intelligence, point to a practical focus for people applying the ideas at work or at home.