Duration of study: 1 year (two semesters)

Forms of study: part-time, classes in an electronic environment

Annual tuition fee: 1600 BGN


ANNOTATION

This specialization presents the main concepts and research methods in the field of Positive Psychology. Topics include life meaning, happiness, well-being, resilience, achievement, strengths, and social and emotional abilities. Positive psychological interventions and strength-based therapy programs are introduced, along with their applications in various areas of personal life.


Program Goal: To provide the development of professional skills for building:

  • mental well-being and happiness;
  • positive emotions;
  • positive relationships;
  • meaning in life;
  • character strengths and virtues;
  • programs for developing strengths;
  • self-esteem and self-regulation;
  • achievement and optimal functioning;
  • resilience and coping with challenges;
  • positive psychological interventions: clinical and non-clinical;
  • applications.

Graduation requirements:
The specialization concludes with a state examination.

Professional qualification:
Graduates of the one-year specialization receive a professional qualification certificate in Positive Psychology.

The specialization starts once a group of 15 participants is formed.

Contacts:

Nikolinka Daskalova
Tel.: 052 359 609;
E-mail: nikolinka.daskalova@vfu.bg