Download presentation
Presentation is loading. Please wait.
Published byJemima Young Modified over 8 years ago
1
Chapter One Welcome to Positive Psychology Positive Psychology: The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths © 2010 SAGE
2
What Is Positive Psychology? The scientific and applied approach to uncovering people’s strengths and promoting their positive functioning. Positive Psychology: The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths © 2010 SAGE
3
What Is Positive Psychology? Balancing foci of Applied Psychology: -What is wrong with people? (study of deficits) -What is right with people? (study of assets) (See “Building Human Strength: Psychology’s Forgotten Mission” by Seligman, p. 4-5) Positive Psychology: The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths © 2010 SAGE
4
Benefits of Focusing on the Positive In daily life: It feels good! In psychological research: -balances already developed pathology model - informs us about that which is good and strong in people Positive Psychology: The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths © 2010 SAGE
5
Benefits of Focusing on the Positive Ultimate Goal = Psychology as an inclusive approach: 1. Individual Strengths 2. Individual Weaknesses 3. Environmental Stressors 4. Environmental Resources Positive Psychology: The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths © 2010 SAGE
6
Balancing, not Replacing Avoid pathology versus positive debate Avoid “us-versus-them” thinking Focus instead on the common goal of both camps: - to understand and help people Positive Psychology: The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths © 2010 SAGE
7
History of Positive Psychology Martin Seligman - University of Pennsylvania - President of the APA in 1998 - To further “knowledge about what makes life worth living” - Science as the backbone Positive Psychology: The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths © 2010 SAGE
8
Personal Mini-Experiment: What You Want to Experience (p. 11) You have control over your mental agenda (thoughts) Choose to focus on the positive Goal of doing Personal Mini-Experiments: - bring positive psychology to life - similar to research or clinical applications Positive Psychology: The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths © 2010 SAGE
9
Overview of Course Text Part I: Looking at Psychology from a Positive Perspective Introduction Eastern and Western Perspectives Classifications and Measures of Strengths and Positive Outcomes Positive Psychology: The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths © 2010 SAGE
10
Overview of Course Text Part II: Positive Psychology in Context Development of Strengths and Living Well within a Cultural Context Living Well at Every Stage of Life Positive Psychology: The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths © 2010 SAGE
11
Overview of Course Text Part III: Positive Emotional States and Processes The Principles of Pleasure Making the Most of Emotional Experiences Positive Psychology: The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths © 2010 SAGE
12
Overview of Course Text Part IV: Positive Cognitive States and Processes Self-Efficacy, Optimism, & Hope Wisdom and Courage Mindfulness, Flow, & Spirituality Positive Psychology: The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths © 2010 SAGE
13
Overview of Course Text Part V: Prosocial Behavior Altruism, Gratitude, & Forgiveness Attachment, Love, & Flourishing Relationships Positive Psychology: The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths © 2010 SAGE
14
Overview of Course Text Part VI: Understanding and Changing Human Behavior Balanced Conceptualizations of Mental Health & Behavior Interceding to Prevent the Bad and Enhance the Good Positive Psychology: The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths © 2010 SAGE
15
Overview of Course Text Part VII: Positive Environments Positive Schooling Gainful Employment Building Better Communities Positive Psychology: The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths © 2010 SAGE
16
Overview of Course Text Part VIII: A Positive Look at the Future of Psychology Going Positive Positive Psychology: The Scientific and Practical Explorations of Human Strengths © 2010 SAGE
Similar presentations
© 2024 SlidePlayer.com Inc.
All rights reserved.