Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology

Posted by Flourishing Center on February 23, 2015

Calling all change-makers looking to amplify their life and work: There’s a course starting in Phildelphia next month on the science of success, wellbeing and happiness. It’s called Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP). In it, you’ll learn what really motivates other peoples’ actions, how to reframe challenging moments for greatest resilience, and much about mindset and psychological interventions that poise people for peak performance.

This program is co-led by Louis Alloro, a passionate and gifted coach and teacher. It’s a fantastic opportunity to soak yourself in Positive Psychology without enrolling in the full graduate program. It begins in March right here in Philadelphia, but the program also runs in New York and San Francisco, so pass this along to your friends in those cities who may be interested.

The Flourishing Center (TFC) launches its Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP) program, a 6-month journey into the science of wellbeing and flourishing in Philadelphia, PA with its first cohort to begin in March.

The program combines cutting-edge research in cognitive neuroscience, mindfulness, contemplative studies, and mind-body medicine with practical application tools for personal and professional contexts.

Scientific research shows happiness is a predictor of success whereas most people may think, “When I’m successful then I’ll be happy.” Is it no wonder stress is at an all time high in the world? Stress is the number one predictor of depression and other disorders and disease. This program helps participants train their brains towards health and healing for themselves and their social and professional networks.

CAPP draws a unique and diverse cohort of students from around the world: educators, wellness and fitness coaches, entrepreneurs, business consultants, HR, trainers and OD professionals, everyday citizens and more.

Since 2012, nearly one hundred students have earned a Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP) by attending one weekend-long onsite per month, participating in distance learning classes, and completing a final project to demonstrate a personal or professional application of positive psychology. There is no prerequisite other than a deep desire for learning the science of human nature and behavior.

The program is founded by Emiliya Zhivotovskaya, MAPP, PCC, ERYT and Louis Alloro, M.Ed., MAPP, two graduates of Martin Seligman’s Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) program, the first of its kind, at the University of Pennsylvania.

The cost of the program is $4500; early bird discounts and scholarships are available.

Halloran Philanthropies, a global funder of wellbeing initiatives, will award four half-scholarships in the Spring of 2015. Email [email protected] to request a scholarship application.

Former students have been successful in crowd funding parts or all of their tuition with a promise back to their social networks: “My learning positive psychology will help you in the long run as I continue to serve the function of positive change-agent in the world.”

Note there is a limited number of students admitted to each cohort to ensure small group, intimate, and experiential learning that sets this program apart.

This Spring, programs will be run in New York, NY (starting January 2015) and San Francisco, CA (starting March 2015) as well.

Visit http://www.certificateinpositivepsychology.com to learn more or register for the program.

About The Flourishing Center: TFC is a global gathering + marketplace offering inter-related educational & experiential learning/development opportunities for your mind, body, heart, and soul (or spirit.) Grounded in the science of human nature and behavior, TFC’s offerings help change-agents flourish in their life and work.

About Halloran Philanthropies: A foundation that inspires, innovates and accelerates sustainable social enterprises that promote human wellbeing. They are founded in Philadelphia, PA and work globally.