Positive Psychology

About this course

This course combines a study of theory, research, and application in the rapidly growing field of positive psychology. Critically examine the psychology of well-being with both its possibilities and limitations, focusing on topics such as positive emotions, character strengths, flow, flourishing, mindfulness, creativity, and post-traumatic growth within the context of culture and history. Investigate how positive psychology complements other areas of psychology, therapy, coaching, and communication, and how it can be applied in real-world, professional settings such as business development and the clinical context.

Pre-requisites

One psychology course at university level.

Faculty

Siobhan Jones

Faculty

DClinPsy (Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Canterbury Christ Church University, 2016). PGDip (CBT for Psychosis, King’s College London, 2020). PGCert (CBT, University of Reading, 2010). BSc (Psychology, University of London, 2005). Global Clinical Governance Lead, Mindler, 2021 – present. Highly Specialist Clinical Psychologist, Oxleas NHS, 2016-2020. Visiting Lecturer, 2017-2020. Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner, Barts Health NHS Trust, 2009-2013. Mental Health Promotion & Suicide Prevention Strategy Coordinator, St George’s Mental Health Trust, 2008-2009. With DIS since 2025.