Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills

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Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills

About this course

Learn how to incorporate resilience interventions into your personal and professional life with Dr. Karen Reivich. In this course, you are exposed to the foundational research in resilience, including protective factors such as mental agility and optimism. Several types of resilience interventions are explored including cognitive strategies; strategies to manage anxiety and increase positive emotions such as gratitude; and a critical relationship enhancement skill. Throughout the course, you will hear examples of individuals using resilience skills in their personal and professional lives. Suggested prerequisites: Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science, Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions and Positive Psychology: Character, Grit & Research Methods.

What you'll learn

  • understand the foundational research behind resilience
  • identify protective factors that enhance resilience
  • apply cognitive strategies to improve mental agility and optimism
  • manage anxiety and promote positive emotions
  • enhance relationships through proven skills

Skills you'll gain

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