School of Positive Psychology
"Creating a More Positive World"
* Master of Positive Psychology (PPsyM)
* Doctor of Positive Psychology (PPsyD)
Board Certified Diplomate of Positive Psychology
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"Positive Psychology seeks to create positive emotions, happiness, and well-being through the development of character strengths and virtues."
It is a merger of philosophy, psychology, positive thinking, and the importance of attitude. It asks and answers the age-old questions about the good life, success, happiness and meaning.
"Positive psychology is an exciting new orientation in the field, going beyond psychology's traditional focus on illness and pathology to look at areas like well-being and fulfillment. While the larger question of optimal human functioning is hardly new...positive psychology offers a common language on this subject to professionals working in a variety of sub-disciplines and practices. Applicable in many settings and relevant for individuals, groups, organizations, communities, and societies, positive psychology is a genuinely integrative approach to professional practice." Quoted from Positive Psychology in Practice.
"Authority slavery is one of the biggest enemies of truth. Long live insolence! It is my guardian angel in this world."
A. To earn a Positive Psychology credential, a student must complete the required curriculum and participate in a final interview for board certification.
B. While the Positive Psychology program uses a distance learning model, your personal mentor is available by email, phone, and fax for consultation.
C. Upon successful completion of the program, a graduate will be awarded the Bachelor of Positive Psychology (PPsyB), Master of Positive Psychology (PPsyM) degree, or the Doctor of Positive Psychology degree (PPsyD). Only PPsyD graduates may use the additional title, "Board Certified Diplomate of Positive Psychology".
D. Graduates must fulfill an annual continuing education requirement to retain the credential.
E. We recommend that your credential be displayed in the following manner:
J. Hancock, PPsyD
Board Certified Diplomate of Positive Psychology
PSY1000
Section A
Introduction to the Science of Positive Psychology (A
Primer in Positive Psychology by Christopher Peterson)
* A Survey of Valid and Reliable Assessments
* A Survey of Positive Intervention Strategies
* Four Approaches to the Good Life and Human Flourishing
PSY2000 Section B
A Review and Analysis of the 24 Character Strengths and Virtues (Character Strengths and Virtues by Peterson and Seligman)
PSY3000 Section C
Application of Positive Psychology to Individual Clients and Organizations (Positivity by Barbara Fredrickson)
* The Positive Psychology Coaching Protocols will create personal and professional transformation in your clients and lie at the core of your professional training.
PSY4000 Section D
Happiness: Unlocking the Mysteries of Psychological Wealth by Ed Diener and Robert Biswas-Diener
PSY5000 Section E
Here is the hard science that supports the theory that our beliefs actually change our cells. Genetic determinism is no longer the holy grail of medical science. The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton, PhD, turns traditional medical assumptions upside down.
PSY6000 Section F
The final interview will be conducted by phone.