Intro to Positive psychology w/ Amanda Wisniewski, MAPP

What makes life worth living? Positive psychology is the scientific study of the strengths and virtues that allow humans and organizations to thrive. A complement to the field of traditional psychology, positive psychology aims to study affirmative outcomes, engagement, purpose, life-satisfaction, and meaningful work and relationships. This course covers topics like character-strengths, grit, resilience, hope, goal-setting, positive emotions, and well-being.

Exceptional Learners and Positive psychology;

Affirmative outcomes for ADHD, Gifted/Accelerated, Autism spectrum, and Neurodiverse Adults and Youth 10+

Gifted, accelerated, and neurodiverse learners have complex intellectual development, often resulting in unique social and emotional behaviors and needs. Nurturing the rapidly-changing development of exceptional learners provides exceptional joy and challenge for teachers, parents, coaches, and the students themselves. What are the conditions needed for diverse learners to flourish? How can these learners develop the tools to advocate for themselves when they struggle? This course offers insight into the science of positive psychology and human development, and the strategies we can use to promote and sustain well-being for students at a higher risk for anxiety and perfectionism.