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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Positive Psychology: Resilience Skills by University of Pennsylvania

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About the Course

Learn how to incorporate resilience interventions into your personal and professional life with Dr. Karen Reivich. In this course, you are exposed to the foundational research in resilience, including protective factors such as mental agility and optimism. Several types of resilience interventions are explored including cognitive strategies; strategies to manage anxiety and increase positive emotions such as gratitude; and a critical relationship enhancement skill. Throughout the course, you will hear examples of individuals using resilience skills in their personal and professional lives. Suggested prerequisites: Positive Psychology: Martin E. P. Seligman’s Visionary Science, Positive Psychology: Applications and Interventions and Positive Psychology: Character, Grit & Research Methods....

Top reviews

NE

Apr 18, 2020

I truly felt like I was in a classroom learning all the material! I greatly appreciated all of the real-world applications and hearing all of the different perspectives throughout each week and topic!

BR

May 12, 2021

Sound, constructive, well presented. Psychology has come of age and is offering the kind of suggestions about healthy outlook and character building we've yearned for. Congratulations and Thank You.

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By Dmytro A

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Mar 22, 2020

Very useful and interesting course. I have found many interesting about resilience for me.

By Poonam M

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Jan 14, 2021

Fantastic insights and practical too with applied practices to bring the learning to life

By Kim Y B

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Jul 11, 2018

So far this has been a great course and I look forward to learning more about Resilience.

By Jo H

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Jun 24, 2018

I gained many skills from this course, and clarity about their value. Highly recommended.

By Kai M

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Jul 15, 2017

Very relevant, engaging, and applicable material. Thanks for teaching a wonderful course!

By Jürg F

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Dec 31, 2019

Very interesting and informative module. Good mix of theory and many practical examples.

By Chien M L

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Jun 5, 2017

Thanks Karen for a detailed and well structured course. I gained a lot listening to you.

By Denise W

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Sep 19, 2021

This course taught the science of resilience and how to apply it so that we can thrive.

By Lucy C

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May 16, 2020

Amazing course! I have learnt so much I can apply to my personal and professional life!

By Sunita D

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Dec 25, 2017

one of the best course. Its application based and very useful to make our life flourish

By Noelle P

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Oct 5, 2022

I really enjoyed this course and learned a lot that I am excited to apply to my life.

By Merouane E

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Aug 13, 2021

I give 5 starts because I really enjoyed and learnt more about this wonderful training

By Marion W

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Sep 5, 2020

A exceptionally well-designed course with tools for positive right action. Thank you.

By phyllis

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Sep 24, 2019

Good course, which help me to know how to resilience the world and make me more happy

By Manikanta K

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Nov 20, 2018

Highly recommended for the people who wanna improve resilience skill with simple tools

By Katarina

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Sep 13, 2024

One of the best courses I took at Coursera. Very applicable content to everyday life.

By Srinivas T

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Jun 4, 2020

Absolutely loved the course, the examples and the tools. Very pragmatic and relevant!

By Georgia L

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Sep 11, 2020

Very enjoyable and informative. Video clips short and digestible and easy to follow.

By Allie G

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Apr 14, 2021

Karen R is a great teacher. This course is very interesting- I highly recommend it!

By Harbir S

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Jul 28, 2020

the best one of 5 positive psychology courses. the most content rich and applicable

By Adam S

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Oct 19, 2019

Great course! helpful ideas for personal and professional life to build resilience!

By Thanh S

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Aug 3, 2021

Thank you Karen for being passionate about what you delivered. Keep on good work!

By Meital B

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Dec 8, 2020

Excellent course, interesting and very instructive, practical, excellent lecturer.

By Catherine K Y W

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Mar 7, 2020

This is great way to reflect on what has been "stealing" my happiness in my lives.

By Margaret M

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Feb 6, 2022

Insightful content . Useful strategies. Well paced. Succinct. Worth studying.