Pathways to Happiness
A practical guide for enhancing personal wellbeing using evidence-based methods and psychological research on happiness and life satisfaction.
A practical guide for enhancing personal wellbeing using evidence-based methods and psychological research on happiness and life satisfaction.
Explore the science of happiness and learn practical strategies to enhance your well-being in this engaging course. Drawing from social science research, you'll gain insights into the elements of happiness and how to apply them to your life. Ideal for those seeking to reconnect with what makes them happy, especially in challenging times, this course offers a personalized approach to understanding and cultivating happiness. Through self-reflection activities and evidence-based interventions, you'll discover your unique pathways to a more fulfilling life.
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What you'll learn
Understand scientific research in positive psychology and its applications to daily life
Analyze different elements of happiness and identify which are most relevant to you
Learn strategies to increase personal accomplishment and achievement
Develop techniques to foster a sense of meaning in your life
Explore methods to promote engagement in activities and relationships
Apply relevant scientific strategies from happiness research to your own life
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Module Description
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of happiness through the lens of social science research. Over four weeks, students will delve into the definition and analysis of happiness, examining various elements that contribute to well-being. The curriculum is designed to help individuals identify which aspects of happiness are most relevant to their personal experiences, especially in the context of changing life circumstances such as the recent pandemic. Key topics include understanding scientific research about positive psychology, applying relevant scientific strategies to one's own life, and fostering a sense of meaning. The course emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and personalized approaches to happiness, recognizing that pathways to well-being can vary among individuals. Students will learn about positive interventions and how to tailor them to their own needs. The course structure includes lectures on happiness research, self-reflection activities, and practical exercises to apply the learned concepts. By the end of the course, participants will have a deeper understanding of what contributes to their happiness and concrete strategies to enhance their well-being.
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Perinatal Mental Health Expert and Psychology Professor at Davidson College
Dr. Laura Sockol, an Assistant Professor of Psychology at Davidson College since 2015, brings a wealth of academic and clinical experience to her role. With a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and a predoctoral internship at the Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Sockol's background is rooted in rigorous psychological training. Her undergraduate degree from Bryn Mawr College, which included a secondary education certification in English and social sciences, informs her multidisciplinary approach to teaching. At Davidson, she teaches courses in abnormal psychology, research methods in clinical psychology, and leads a capstone seminar for senior psychology majors. Sockol's research focuses on perinatal mental health, particularly risk factors for depression and anxiety during pregnancy and the early postpartum period, as well as effective treatments for perinatal psychopathology. Her contributions to the field have been recognized with the Steiner Young Investigator Award from the North American Society for Psychosocial Obstetrics & Gynecology and the Early Career Investigator Award from the Women's Special Interest Group of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies. Clinically, Sockol specializes in cognitive-behavioral therapy for mood and anxiety disorders, with a particular focus on women experiencing issues related to reproductive transitions
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