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PSY 121 - Pyschology of Happiness and Wellbeing

  • 1 credit
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Provides the tools of happiness and wellbeing. Drawing on the science of wellbeing and positive psychology, learn how to engage in exercises and activities to help manage stress and increase wellbeing. Topics include mindfulness, meaning and purpose, gratitude, positive relationships, positive body and health, goals, positive emotions, and character strengths. The focus is using tools to be resilient and happy.

Textbooks and Materials

Please check the CSU Bookstore for textbook information. Textbook listings are available at the CSU Bookstore about 3 weeks prior to the start of the term.

Instructors

Michael F. Steger
Michael F. Steger

9704917324 | michael.f.steger@colostate.edu

Michael Steger is an Associate Professor in the Counseling Psychology and Applied Social Psychology programs at Colorado State University. He received his B.A. in Psychology from Macalester College and his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and Personality Psychology from the University of Minnesota.

His research has focused on what makes life meaningful for people, and on understanding the foundations and benefits of living a meaningful life and achieving happiness. He also studies how people adjust to traumatic life events, and social influences on depression. His most recent book was “Designing Positive Psychology.” He is currently writing a textbook for Abnormal Psychology, due to be published by McGraw-Hill.