More Activities for Teaching Positive Psychology

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Psychology

Acacia C. Parks

Sarah D. Pressman

American Psychological Association

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More Activities for Teaching Positive Psychology features brand new expert-informed resources for teachers and coaches.

No two positive psychology courses are the same, nor is there one best way to teach the content that is critical to this rapidly growing course. This practical, flexible workbook for instructors teaching positive psychology features 30 activities exploring principles of research methods and applications, psychological well-being, positive cognitions, social connections, and issues related to culture and health.

This volume, a follow-up to Activities for Teaching Positive Psychology, includes all new material, including exercises for important key topics in positive psychology such as improving well-being, meaning making, gratitude, self-compassion, kindness, resilience, positive emotion, purpose, and strengths. This book also includes emerging topics like the interactions between positive psychology and facial expressions and the effects of technology and nature on happiness. Concise and well-organized, this is a perfect teaching resource for class activities and course preparation.

Acacia C. Parks

Acacia C. Parks, Ph.D., is a psychologist and researcher specializing in positive psychology and self-help interventions for enhancing well-being. She received her Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania and has worked extensively on web-based happiness interventions. Dr. Parks also serves as the Chief Science Officer at Happify Health, where she applies her research on positive psychology to create digital mental health programs

Sarah D. Pressman

Sarah D. Pressman, Ph.D., is a professor of psychological science at the University of California, Irvine, and Associate Dean of Undergraduate Education. Her research focuses on the impact of stress, positive emotions, and health, particularly on how psychological well-being can influence physical health outcomes. Dr. Pressman has contributed significantly to the field of positive psychology, studying how positive behaviors like smiling and emotional resilience affect stress and health​

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