Happiness
Bogotá - presencial
30 horas
Happiness is a fundamental human pursuit, and research has shown that it can be understood and cultivated through scientific principles. This short course on the Science of wellbeing offers a comprehensive overview of the latest research and practices in positive psychology, aimed at helping individuals understand and enhance their well-being.
The course begins by examining the psychological, biological, and social factors that contribute to human happiness. Participants will explore the role of positive emotions, character strengths, and meaningful relationships in promoting well-being. They will also learn about the impact of lifestyle choices, and environmental factors on happiness, and how to optimize these factors to increase their overall well-being.
The course will end up with results of a better understanding of how we can pursue happiness and contentment while balancing the ever present realities of life. In class exercises, reflection papers and a final project to enhance happiness in our world – will be part of this two week course.
Online Master Class: Wednesday, June 7, 17h:00 – 19h:00 Topic: Science of wellbeing
- Saint Mary’s University of
- Minnesota (United States)
Dr. Kotz is a lifelong learner with education and business expertise. This includes working as faculty and advisor with undergraduate, graduate students and since 2013, in two doctoral programs in leadership. Kotz has taught and served as an executive coach to graduate students and business professionals; and has assisted high school students in navigating adolescence. He is a resident of Saint Paul, Minnesota and continues to collect new experiences that shape and challenge his perspectives. In 2018, he released «Something Happened Today» – a book that addresses seeing the good each day, facing difficulties and adversity with hope and compassion. Subsequent books – “Profiles in Kindness” (2020) and “Start Late – Finish Happy” (2021) have received Reader’s Choice Awards.
Kotz serves as director of the Doctorate of Business Administration program and currently teaches in the Doctorate in Leadership program: Ethics, Organizational Development & Effectiveness, Strategies for Adult Learning Theory, and Statistical Research Methods. He brings practical decision tools and discussion to assisting in creating leadership opportunities and dealing with difficult situations that we all face in our organizations. Prior to his teaching career, he was a reinsurance actuary in both life and property casualty insurance. He also served as a manager for customer service at North American Life and Casualty prior to his education pursuits, and director for General Education at Anoka Hennepin Technical College.
Max. Number of students: 50