Searching for happiness has been a major preoccupation through the centuries. At present, more than ever, we need to answer those simple questions: what is happiness and how do we get there?
Explore the concept of happiness from a psychological perspective at this day event in Oxford. Learn about different routes to happiness presented by humanistic approach and positive psychology. Explore the studies of positive emotion, positive character, positive institutions and flow made by Seligman and Csikszentmihalyi.
You will learn about the art of happiness introduced by the Dalai Lama and Haward C. Cutler, mental health, well-being, self-actualisation and peak experience through studying concepts built on pioneering work by Rogers, Maslow, Jahoda and Erikson. You will also learn about the use of psychological interventions to increase individual happiness.
Please note: this event will close to enrolments at 23:59 BST on 23 April 2025.