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Foundations of Positive Psychology

A free, evidence-based introduction to wellbeing, meaning and the habits that sustain them.

A short, free course on the science of wellbeing: what positive psychology studies, what decades of research say about a good life, and small practices you can test in your own week.

Portrait of Dr. Elise Morel smiling against a light grey background

Led by Dr. Elise Morel

Founder and Lead Instructor

About this course

Positive psychology is the scientific study of what helps people and communities flourish. It is not about forced cheerfulness or ignoring difficulty. It asks careful questions about strengths, relationships, meaning and the conditions that allow people to do well.

In three compact lessons you will explore where the field came from, what long-term research reveals about wellbeing, and how small, repeatable practices can shift attention and mood. The course is open to everyone and is a gentle way to experience how learning works at PsyServices Academy.

What you will learn

  • Describe what positive psychology studies and what it does not claim
  • Summarise key research findings on relationships, meaning and wellbeing
  • Choose and test one evidence-informed practice in daily life

Who this course is for

  • Anyone curious about the science of wellbeing
  • Learners who want to try the Academy before a professional course
  • Educators and parents looking for a reliable introduction

Curriculum

1FoundationsWhat positive psychology is, what it has found and how to use it.
  1. 01

    What positive psychology is, and what it is not

    The origins of the field and the questions it asks.

    Video lesson25 min

  2. 02

    What makes a good life

    Lessons from a study that has followed people for more than eighty years.

    Video lesson and quiz25 min

  3. 03

    Small practices, lasting change

    Testing simple, evidence-informed habits in your own week.

    Video lesson and assignment30 min1 download

Final quiz: Foundations of Positive Psychology

5 questions · pass mark 60% · unlimited attempts

Assessment and certificate

How you are assessed

One short quiz, one reflective exercise and a five-question final quiz with a 60% pass mark and unlimited attempts.

Certificate of participation

Complete all three lessons and pass the short final quiz with 60% or higher to receive your certificate of participation.

Issued automatically once you meet the conditions.

PsyServices Academy certificates confirm participation in or completion of an Academy course. Unless a course page explicitly states otherwise, they are not externally accredited qualifications.

Your instructor

Portrait of Dr. Elise Morel smiling against a light grey background

Dr. Elise Morel

Founder and Lead Instructor

PhD in Applied Psychology

Psychologist and educator who turns research on wellbeing, emotion and human experience into practical training for hospitality, wellness and education teams.