Month 1: Foundations of Positive Psychology and Happiness

1. Introduction to Positive Psychology

1. Positive Psychology Basics
   • The Role of Positive Emotions
   • The Broaden and Build Theory
   • Historical Overview of Positive Psychology
   • Basic Areas of Positive Psychology
2. Western and Eastern Perspectives
   • Comparison of Positive Psychology Approaches
   • Applications in the Indian Context
3. Research in Positive Psychology
   • Methods and Approaches

 

2. Understanding Happiness and Positive States

1. Understanding Happiness
   • Definitions: Hedonic and Eudaemonic Happiness
   • Determinants of Happiness and Well-Being
2. Positive Emotions and Practices
   • Distinguishing Positive and Negative Affect
   • Cultivating Positive Emotions

 

Month 2: Advanced Positive Psychology Applications

1. Advanced Positive States and Processes

1. Resilience, Flow, Gratitude, Forgiveness, and Hope
2. Gender and Cultural Variations in Happiness

2. Religion, Spirituality, and Well-Being

1. Subjective Well-Being and Spirituality
2. Indian Spirituality and Virtues in Culture

3. Character Strengths and Virtues

1. Classification and Practical Applications

4. Assessments and Strategies

1. Measures of Happiness
2. Practical Applications for Enhancing Happiness