Positive Psychology: The Pursuit of Happiness

This 6-week workshop will explore the new strength-based approach to positive psychology (aka “happiness”). We will discuss research on happiness for the purpose of developing improved personal well-being. Each class will include group guided practice, class discussion and personal reflection. Texts for the class are Awakening Joy: 10 Steps That Will Put You on the Road to Real Happiness by James Baraz and Shoshana Alexander and Stress Free for Good: 10 Scientifically Proven Life Skills for Health and Happiness by Fred Luskin and Kenneth Pelletier. (Books are not included in class fee.)

Instructor: Frederic Luskin, PhD, Director of the Stanford University Forgiveness Project.

Schedule:  Thursdays 6/20/13 through 7/25/13  6:30 - 8:00pm.

Tuition: $245 for the five week course

Location:  Stanford Health Library - Suite 201, Hoover Pavilion Campus                                               211 Quarry Road, Second Floor, Palo Alto, Ca 94304

To Register:  Call (650) 498-5566

More about the instructor --  Frederic Luskin, PhD is Senior Consultant in Wellness at Vaden Health Center and Be Well at Stanford.  He holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Stanford University and is Director of the Stanford Forgiveness Projects. Dr. Luskin's personal web site, www..Learning To Forgive, has access to video, audio and book products.

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