Pursuing Happiness

From a self-help craze to government funded
scientific research, the pursuit of happiness has
become a 'hot topic' in both popular culture and
multiple fields of social science inquiry and
research. In particular, the field of positive
psychology is the study of positive emotions,
positive experiences, character strengths, and the
practices that facilitate their development. In
this course, we will research and analyze varied
perspectives on happiness from some of the major
theorists in the field highlighting concepts such
as gratitude, optimism, mindfulness, resilience,
and creativity. We will also engage in
experiential learning and practical exercises to
increase well-being as a means of understanding
both the theories and ourselves.