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Psychology of Happiness

Ever wondered what makes you happy? What puts a smile on your face? Psychologists are now becoming clearer on what makes people happy. Research suggests that most people are not good at identifying what makes them happy. Using a mixture of theory and experiential learning this course will explore the psychological studies on happiness and help you identify strategies that will contribute to your happiness. Whether you are searching for a pleasant life, a good life, or a meaningful life this course will inform you about the ideas, the attitudes and the behaviours that underlie and create happiness in your everyday life.

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Course Schedule

Duration: 10 Tuesday

Time: 10.00 - 12.00

Dates:

Oct 1, 8, 15, 22,

Nov 5, 12, 19, 26,

Dec 3, 10

 

No class Oct 29

Reading List

  • Carr, A. (2004). Positive Psychology. The Science of Happiness and Human Strength. England: Brunner-Routledge.
  • Csikszentmihalyi, M. (2002). Flow: The Classic Work on How to Achieve Happiness. Rider & Co.
  • Diener, E. and Biswas-Diener, R. (2008). Happiness Unlocking the Mysteries of Psychological Wealth. Blackwell Publishing.
  • Lyubomirsky, S. (2007). The How of Happiness: A Scientific Approach to Getting the Life You Want. Penguin Press.
  • Seligman, M. E. P. (2002). Authentic Happiness. New York: The Free Press.
  • Seligman, M. E. P. (2011). Flourish: a new understanding of happiness and well-being – and how to achieve them. Nicholas Brealey Publishing.

Tutor

Nicky O’ Leary (PhD) is a consultant psychologist in private practice with expertise in counselling psychology, psychotherapy and educational psychology. She has over 20 years professional experience with a special interest in supporting people to happy and to achieve their potential. Her research interests include happiness, giftedness, learning, personal development and life skills.

Provisional List of Topics

  •  Nature of Happiness
  •  Characteristics of Happy People
  •  Flourishing
  •  Emotion & Happiness
  •  Self-Esteem & Happiness
  •  Personality & Happiness
  •  Hope & Life Mission
  •  Optimism & Happiness
  •  Potential & Happiness
  •  Integrating Happiness into Every Day Life

Learning Outcomes

• To recognise the levels and types of happiness

• To understanding oneself and others to a greater extent.

• To outline the key issues that impact on happiness

• To discuss the term happiness and demonstrate a command of the pillars of happiness.

Teaching Methodologies

Learning will be facilitated by a combination of presentations, individual exercises, group discussion and group work.