 18th Annual Conference |
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The How, What and Why of Happiness: the Science of Interventions Aimed at Increasing Well-Being
Friday,
April 13, 2012 |
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Sonja Lyubomirsky, Ph.D.
Agenda
8:15 - 8:45 a.m. Registration - Check In and Continental Breakfast
8:45 a.m. Welcome and Introductions
9:00 a.m. Introduction to the Lay and Scientific Conceptions of Happiness
9:10 a.m. What is Happiness Good For
9:30 a.m. Sources of Pessimism About Increasing Happiness
9:40 a.m. Model of Sustainable happiness
10:00 a.m. A Refreshing Break
10:15 a.m. Happiness-Enhancing Interventions
12:00 p.m. Lunch (On your own)
1:30 p.m. Hands-On Exercises
2:20 p.m. Questions and Comments
3:20 p.m. A Necessary Break
3:35 p.m. Conclusions and Future Directions
4:15 p.m. Turn in Evaluation and Pick-up Documentation of Attendance
Objectives: At the end of this workshop participants will be able to
- identify three critical obstacles to the possibility of lastingly increasing happiness
- describe the three determinants of one's chronic happiness level, and the data supporting them
- list three intentional activities that have been shown to increase happiness, and the factors that moderate their effectiveness
Registration:
Professional Fees
$ 95 Early Registration - postmarked by April 2.
$110 General Registration
$125 At the door.
Student Fees
$ 60 General Registration
$ 75 At the door
Institutional Rate
$ 85 Registration fee per person with 4 or more registering together from the same institution/agency.
USU Faculty/Staff
$ 85 USU Faculty/Staff
Refund Policy
Refunds less $15 must be reqeusted in writing and received by 9:00 a.m. on April 13.
No refunds after April 13.