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This online, five-module (154 hours), introductory Positive Psychology Certificate prepares front-line service providers with the knowledge and skills to effectively utilize the scientific foundations and applied interventions of positive psychology to enhance their overall well-being through collaborative and experiential learning.

The combination of theoretical and practical approaches in positivity, optimism and well-being provides you with the background and necessary tools to reduce the impact of associated workplace stress related to your personal and professional lives. The implementation of positive psychology-based exercises and strategies contributes to positive mental wellness, increasing psychological assets and resourcefulness.

As a final capstone of the certificate, you'll develop an initiative as part of your contribution to promoting well-being within the workplace, increasing the sustainability of your own progress while simultaneously benefiting your workplaces and community.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

In this certificate program, you will:

• Develop a sound understanding of positive psychology and well-being.
  
• Critically examine positive psychology principles, research and practices.
  
• Assess and apply various well-being building practices based on individual workplace contexts.
  
• Identify and implement resources, activities and practices to support and sustain well-being as individuals and as a community within the workplace.
  
• Analyze the impact of positive social relationships and networks for work, service delivery and practice.
  
• Collaborate with peers to gain insight regarding potential solutions towards increasing well-being for individuals and work groups.
  
• Design an initiative to positively influence the workplace and promote a culture of wellness using the practices and principles of positive psychology.