1.5 Summary

In this first unit you have learned that this course is designed to support you in using evidence-based insights from positive psychology to improve the wellbeing and happiness of you and your family.

Positive psychology investigates how all of us can live happier and more fulfilling lives. This is of particular relevance given the short and long-term effects on families living through and recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the next unit we introduce you to six key themes that have been shown to improve wellbeing through the way we think about the past, present and future potential.

Now go to Unit 2: Character strengths [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)] , where you explore the first of our six principles.