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Maastricht University: Positive Psychology

by: CES Maastricht

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For much of the 20th century, “What is wrong with people” has guided the thinking of many psychologists. Founded over a decade ago by University of Pennsylvania professor Martin Seligman, positive psychology instead asks “what is right with people”. Human strengths such as courage and future-mindedness act as buffers against mental illness. Positive psychology, therefore, is devoted to understandi...

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Program Highlights

Study the new field of Positive Psychology at Maastricht University in the Netherlands.

Participate in a series of hands-on workshops.

Attend interactive lectures, work on specific real-life cases, and give presentations.

Gain skills in preventative care and combating mental illness.

Join cultural weekend trips to the beautiful cities of Amsterdam and Brussels for practical experiences.

Quick Details

Locations
  • Maastricht, Netherlands
Availability
Year(s) Offered2020Terms Available:
  • Winter
Age Requirement:Varies
Types & Subjects:
  • Psychology
Guidelines:
  • All Nationalities
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Program Reviews

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Overall Rating

9.47

Total Reviews

5

A beautiful three weeks!

by: Nick McLennan - AustraliaProgram: Maastricht University: Positive Psychology
9

I had such a great experience studying online with Elke. It was such a beautifully constructed, engaging course that really did utilise an awesome method of study that was mainly based around collaboration and discussion. I could not recommend this course more!

Loved this unit!

by: Eleni Gill - AustraliaProgram: Maastricht University: Positive Psychology
8

The Positive Psychology unit was incredibly insightful and important. I feel it's a unit everyone should undertake because it's one that has the potential to make life so much better. The learnings go far beyond academic, they're important for anyone wanting to feel better, have more purposeful goals and feel enriched and empowered to improve their mental health. I feel incredibly lucky to have been part of this course and have used many of the learnings in my personal and professional life alre...

Changed my life!

by: Olivia Hacche - AustraliaProgram: Maastricht University: Positive Psychology
10

This programme exceeded all of my expectations and I couldn’t recommend it highly enough. Despite the cold that I’ve never felt before back home in Australia, the city itself felt like home away from homde. I met the most incredible people, both inside and outside of my programme. I experienced many things; amazing food, cold park walks and deep connections with many people. I’ve made long life friends and learnt many things about the history of Maastricht, my course (Positive Psychology) in my...

Program Details

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Locations

  • Maastricht, Netherlands

Types and Subjects

  • Subjects & Courses
  • Psychology

Availability

Years Offered: 2020

Terms Available:
  • Winter

Age Requirement

Age Requirement Varies

Guidelines

  • All Nationalities
  • This Program is also open to Solo, Group

Accommodation Options

  • Dormitory
  • Group living
  • Guest House

Qualifications & Experience

Any/All Education Levels Accepted

Application Procedures

  • Letters of Reference
  • Online Application

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