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Positive Psychology: Some Keys to Happiness

Positive Psychology: Some Keys to Happiness

Code	16729
Year	1
Semester	S1
ECTS Credits	6
Workload	TP(30H)
Scientific area	Psychology
Entry requirements	Not aplicable.
Learning outcomes	At the end of the semester, students are expected to: - Know what Positive psychology is. - Be able to discuss the main topics in positive psychology, including: Emotions and Personality; Happiness and Well-being; Optimism and Hope; Resilience and post-traumatic growth; Mindfulness. - Understand Positive Psychological Coaching. - Understand the main Positive Psychological Interventions.
Syllabus	1) What is Positive Psychology? 2) Emotions and Personality 3) Happiness and Well-being 4) Optimism and Hope 5) Resilience and post-traumatic growth 6) Mindfulness and Psychology 7) Positive Psychological Coaching 8) Positive Psychology Interventions
Main Bibliography	Ben-Shahar, T. (2007). Happier: Learn the secrets to daily joy and lasting fulfillment. New York: McGraw-Hill. Carr, A (2011). Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness and Human Strengths (2nd edition). Hove, UK: Routledge. Compton, W.C. & Hoffman, E. (2012). Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness and Flourishing. Belmont: Wadsworth. Emmons, R.A. (2008). Thanks!: How Practicing Gratitude Can Make You Happier. Mariner Books. Hefferon, K., Boniwell, I. (2011). Positive Psychology: Theory, Research and Applications. Maidenhead: Open University Press. Lyubomirsky, S. (2014). The Myths of Happiness: What Should Make You Happy, but Doesn’t, What Shouldn’t Make You Happy, but Does. New York: Penguin. Seligman, M. (2002). Authentic happiness: Using the new positive psychology to realize your potential for lasting fulfillment. New York: Free Press.
Language	Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.