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Live Online Seminar: Science of Happiness Course Description
Research into the science of happiness has helped us define, quantify and influence what is known as the state of happiness. The data is predominantly based on the past 15 years of clinical study, documentation, and discussion. According to current experts, the cumulative key findings have widespread clinical and practical implications critical to the well being of patients, colleagues, staff personnel, families, and professionals themselves. Understanding the theory and application of this knowledge is essential for those in positions of influence--especially in medicine, psychology, sociology, and education.
Course Objectives
- Discuss the neurological and physiological aspects of happiness.
- Understand the dynamics of the lasting happiness paradigm.
- Discuss the relationship between happiness and both physical and mental health.
- Incorporate scientifically proven tools to tangibly improve effectiveness and quality of life for yourself, patients, business partners, family, and friends.
Agenda:
History of Happiness Science
- Rationale behind the study of human happiness.
- Determining an objective, cross-cultural definition.
- Determining a means of quantitative measurement.
- Determining acceptable research methodologies.
Predominant Researchers and Notable Studies
- The neurological & physiological aspects of happiness: Overview of brain function patterns and emotional regulation in normal vs. anxious individuals via quantitative electrophysiology, PET, and functional MRI.
- The psychological aspects of happiness.
- Overview of Applied Positive Psychology: In support of character, virtue, and positive intervention.
- Overview of Hedonic Psychology: What makes experiences pleasant or unpleasant?
- The sociological and behavioral aspects of happiness: Positive relationships, workplaces, and communities.
- The elusiveness of happiness: The role and impact of recollection, prediction and current experience.
- The value of unhappiness: The role and impact of discontent/anxiety in human creativity and growth
Consolidated Research Results and Practical Implications
- Identifying the myths: physical, intellectual, familial, and situational factors unrelated to happiness
- Summarizing the range of scientific data and ensuing
- postulates: set-point, temperament, intensive brain training, permanent change.
- Current applications: clinical, relational, and general.
- How do we then live: measuring, evaluating, and responding
- to increase your level of happiness, & effectiveness.
Happiness and Health
- Positive affect and health-related neuroendocrine, cardiovascular, and inflammatory processes.
- Longitudinal change in happiness during aging: the predictive role of positive expectancies.
- Unhappiness, health and cognitive ability in old age.
- Food and mood: A psychological approach to obesity.
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