Multimedia Resources
Click on the following links. Please note these will open in a new window.
Video Clips
-
Carl Rogers and Gloria- Counseling (1965) Full Session
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24d-FEptYj8
Carl Rogers demonstrates the use of a client-centered therapy by using reflections and open-ended questions and avoiding advice giving in his session with a young mother. -
The New Era of Positive Psychology http://www.ted.com/talks/martin_seligman_on_the_state_of_psychology
Martin Seligman, the father of positive psychology, shares his views on moving beyond the disease model, toward happier lives. -
Progressive Muscle Relaxation Meditation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYsuvRNZfxE
This you tube clip guidesviewers through a progressive relaxation exercise by instructing viewers to fully relax all of the muscles in the body.
Audio Clips
-
Editing Your Life’s Story Can Create Happier Endings
http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2014/01/01/258674011/editing-your-lifes-stories-can-create-happier-endings
This audio clip discusses how taking the time to write or retell difficult events in your life has been shown to help relieve mental anguish, improve health and increase attendance at work. -
Finding Happiness in a Harvard Classroom
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5295168
This audio clip discuss why a positive psychology course has become the most popular class at Harvard and why slowing down and developing optimism is so essential in a demanding world.