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Maastricht University: Positive Psychology
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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...
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 understanding and learning how to build these positive qualities in order to improve people’s well-being and help to promote the “good life”. On an individual level, positive psychology embraces the capacity for love, courage, interpersonal skills, aesthetic sensibility, perseverance, forgiveness, originality, spirituality, high talent, and wisdom. In our times such virtues are often looked at with sceptici...
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.
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- Maastricht, Netherlands
- Winter
- Psychology
- All Nationalities
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A beautiful three weeks!
by: Nick McLennan - AustraliaProgram: Maastricht University: Positive PsychologyI 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 PsychologyThe 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 PsychologyThis 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...
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Locations
- Maastricht, Netherlands
Types and Subjects
- Subjects & Courses
- Psychology
Availability
Years Offered: 2020
- Winter
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Cost per week
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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