The aim of Positive Psychology is to catalyze a change in psychology from a preoccupation only with repairing the worst things in life to also building the best qualities in life. - Martin Seligman
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Positive Psychology Google Classroom:
Access all of your Classrooms HERE. Click one of the following links to sign up. Google Classrooms: Period 3 Period 5 And check out this video regarding submitting assignments via Google Classroom! Class Schedule:
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Resources:
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Individual Support: This year, my office hours will be held virtually, by appointment on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please email me to set up a time to connect via phone, Google Hangout (chat) or Zoom. I highly encourage you to find a time to check in with me one-on-one if you have needs or questions! Also, feel free to email me with specific questions; I will get back to you during school days within 24 hours. See "About Me" for contact information.
Weekly Agendas:
Week 0 (Intro), 9/9-9/16: Course Introduction/What is Positive Psychology?
Week 1, 9/16-9/22: Happiness Ratings, Signature Strengths
Week 2, 9/23-9/29: Happiness Misconceptions, Attention: Savoring/Gratitude
Week 3, 9/30-10/6: Annoying Features of the Mind, Kindness/Social Connection
Week 4, 10/7-10/13: Overcoming Biases, Exercise/Sleep
Week 5A, 10/14-10/20: Rewirements Review, Gratitude Visit
Week 5B, 10/21-10/27: Better Wanting Part 1 (Mind Control), Meditation
Week 6, 10/28-11/3: Better Wanting Part 2 (Time Affluence, Healthy Habits), Mystery Rewirement
Week 7, 11/4-11/10: Building Habits, Final Rewirement Challenge (make a plan!)
Week 8, 11/11-11/17: Building Habits, Final Rewirement Challenge (refine your plan!)
Week 9-10, 11/18-12/1: (2 weeks, including Thanksgiving Break) Better Wanting Part 3, Final Rewirement Challenge
Week 11, 12/2-12/8: Measure your Post-Course Happiness, Better Wanting Part 4, Final Reflection Assignment,
Final Meeting: 12/9: Celebration, Peer Feedback, Sharing Experiences, Course Feedback, etc.
Week 0 (Intro), 9/9-9/16: Course Introduction/What is Positive Psychology?
Week 1, 9/16-9/22: Happiness Ratings, Signature Strengths
Week 2, 9/23-9/29: Happiness Misconceptions, Attention: Savoring/Gratitude
Week 3, 9/30-10/6: Annoying Features of the Mind, Kindness/Social Connection
Week 4, 10/7-10/13: Overcoming Biases, Exercise/Sleep
Week 5A, 10/14-10/20: Rewirements Review, Gratitude Visit
Week 5B, 10/21-10/27: Better Wanting Part 1 (Mind Control), Meditation
Week 6, 10/28-11/3: Better Wanting Part 2 (Time Affluence, Healthy Habits), Mystery Rewirement
Week 7, 11/4-11/10: Building Habits, Final Rewirement Challenge (make a plan!)
Week 8, 11/11-11/17: Building Habits, Final Rewirement Challenge (refine your plan!)
Week 9-10, 11/18-12/1: (2 weeks, including Thanksgiving Break) Better Wanting Part 3, Final Rewirement Challenge
Week 11, 12/2-12/8: Measure your Post-Course Happiness, Better Wanting Part 4, Final Reflection Assignment,
Final Meeting: 12/9: Celebration, Peer Feedback, Sharing Experiences, Course Feedback, etc.
