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CS141 - Positive Psychology Coaching Science, Tools, and Practice

Most career coaching training focuses on what’s wrong and how to fix it. But the learners who truly thrive, who persist through setbacks, find meaning in their work, and build careers that last, are flourishing, not just functioning.

This course equips you with the science behind human flourishing and the practical tools to cultivate it in every advising session. You will explore Seligman’s PERMA model, Csikszentmihalyi’s flow theory, and the prototypical characteristics of a positive psychology coaching approach, including honest guidance on when this orientation works best and when a different approach better serves your learner. To go deeper on strengths as a coaching tool, see the companion course Strengths-Based Coaching for Career Support Professionals (CS127).

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