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Positive Psychology - APS300490

Title:	Pozitivní psychologie
Guaranteed by:	Department of Psychology (21-KPS)
Faculty:	Faculty of Arts
Actual:	from 2024
Semester:	summer
Points:	3
E-Credits:	3
Examination process:	summer s.:
Hours per week, examination:	summer s.:1/1, C [HT]
Capacity:	25 / unknown (25)
Min. number of students:	15
4EU+:	no
Virtual mobility / capacity:	no
Key competences:
State of the course:	taught
Language:	Czech
Teaching methods:	full-time
Level:
Note:	course can be enrolled in outside the study plan enabled for web enrollment priority enrollment if the course is part of the study plan

Guarantor:	doc. Mgr. Kateřina Zábrodská, Ph.D. Mgr. Jana Jakerlová
Teacher(s):	Mgr. Jana Jakerlová doc. Mgr. Kateřina Zábrodská, Ph.D.

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Annotation -

The course aims to provide and deepen knowledge in the field of positive psychology while fostering basic skills
for implementing positive psychological interventions. The sessions are designed so that the theoretical
foundation primarily supports practical exercises, giving students insight into the potential applications of positive
psychology tools in their own practice.

Last update: Dragomirecká Eva, PhDr., Ph.D. (26.11.2024)

Aim of the course -

Aim of subject: The aim of the course is to provide students with fundamental knowledge of the field of positive psychology and to familiarize them with tools suitable for positive psychological intervention.

Gained knowledge: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

Understand the key topics of positive psychology and their theoretical foundations.

Identify selected intervention methods grounded in evidence-based theory.

Recognize the limitations of positive psychological research regarding the future development of the field.

Explain the connections between positive psychology and other theoretical and applied disciplines within psychology.

Gained skills: Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

Assess the suitability of positive psychological interventions in working with clients.

Critically reflect on the key concepts of positive psychology.

Apply basic positive psychological exercises.

Utilize newly acquired knowledge to benefit their personal and professional development.

Last update: Dragomirecká Eva, PhDr., Ph.D. (26.11.2024)

Course completion requirements -

Requirements for assessment of study:

Course attendance (70%), active participation in seminars and in-class exercises, study of key readings, portfolio compilation based on practical interventions conducted during the course

Last update: Dragomirecká Eva, PhDr., Ph.D. (26.11.2024)

Literature -

Literature:

Key Reading:

Lopez, S. J., & Snyder, C. R. (Eds.). (2009). Oxford handbook of positive psychology (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press.

Seligman, M. E. (2011). Flourish: A visionary new understanding of happiness and well-being. Simon and Schuster.

Bandura, A. (1997). Self-efficacy: The exercise of control. Macmillan.

Csikszentmihalyi, M., Abuhamdeh, S., & Nakamura, J. (2005). Flow. In A. J. Elliot & C. S. Dweck (Eds.), Handbook of competence and motivation (pp. 598-608). Guilford Publications.

Křivohlavý, J. (2004). Pozitivní psychologie: odpuštění, smuřování, překonávání negativních emocí, radost, naděje. Portál.

Last update: Dragomirecká Eva, PhDr., Ph.D. (26.11.2024)

Syllabus -

Syllabus:

1. Introduction to Positive Psychology (KZ, JJ)

2. Well-being (KZ)

3. Flow, Mindfulness (JJ)

4. Psychological Capital, Resilience (KZ)

5. Hope and Optimism (JJ)

6. Positive Relationships: Kindness and Good Deeds (JJ)

7. Gratitude (JJ)

8. Job Crafting (KZ)

9. Talent and Strengths (JJ)

10. Meaningfulness (KZ)

11. Portfolio Presentations (JJ, KZ)

12. Portfolio Presentations (JJ, KZ)

Last update: Dragomirecká Eva, PhDr., Ph.D. (26.11.2024)