KPU101 Thriving in Action is a six-week program which explores the relationship between positive psychology and effective learning strategies. It has been demonstrated to enhance student well-being, confidence, and competence in managing university studies successfully. It also cultivates motivation, agency, and resilience to improve the lives of students.
Potential topics covered in the course include awe, meaningfulness, character strengths, curiosity and creativity, gratitude, grit (persistence), growth mindset, intentionality, resilience, optimism, self-compassion, willpower, and habits.
This is a blended program that runs every Friday, from 10:00-11:30 AM, for six weeks, from September 27th to November 1st, 2024. It consists of 2 in-person sessions and 4 online synchronous Big Blue Button sessions.
The dates, times and locations for the in-person sessions are as follows:
- September 27, 2024, 10-11:30 am- Cedar 3010, Surrey campus
- November 1, 2024, 10-11:30 am- Cedar 3010, Surrey campus
*Online sessions (4 in total) will be on Big Blue Button on October 4, 11, 18 & 25.*
This series is expected to take a maximum of about 30-60 minutes per week.
A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the program. There are no grades or credits associated with this program.
Complete the form below to register: