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Michael Fordyce's The Psychology of Happiness is an educational-television series which explores the ultimate of all human goals: personal happiness.
This highly entertaining series provides a basic introduction to the research understanding of the nature of happiness as well as a special focus on Dr. Fordyce's own, research developed, "Fourteen Fundamentals Program" to increase personal happiness.
All of the episodes are available for viewing and downloading, free, at the links below.
Presented by Dr. Fordyce, the 14 programs combine "live" studio lectures with "on-location" segments (from Hollywood to the Caribbean) and are designed for general audiences. Though produced in 1990, these classic presentations still represent the most widely researched-validated happiness-improvement strategies reported in the literature today. Episodes are 57 minutes each.
To play the videos, simply click on the number of the episode links below you wish to view (Windows Media Player, or comparable, is needed). Of course, we strongly suggest viewing the episodes in sequence, as the story builds logically and progressively as the programs are presented. Important: once you make your selection, you'll be re-prompted to make your selection again, If you happen to get a pop-up asking if you wish to view on Internet Explorer, signify NO or your viewing screen will be greatly reduced. Enjoy your viewing!
The Series Programs
"What is Happiness?" introduces the concept of happiness and the importance it plays in one's life.
"What Happy People Have" provides a detailed statistical picture of the common characteristics of "the happiest people."
"The Good News & The Bad News" identifies the kinds of things one can and can't do about their own happiness.
"Test Your Happiness" provides a viewer-interactive assessment of one's own happiness strengths and weaknesses. "The Happy Life-Style" begins training in many ways one can rearrange their life to become happier. "The Arch-Enemy of Happiness" deals with the negative effects worry has on happiness and how this "enemy" of happiness can be conquered. "The Last Thing You'd Expect" discusses the puzzling relationship between goal-setting, expectations, success and eventual happiness. "The Royal Road" teaches how one can develop the most widely-reported trait of happy individuals: optimism. "Get P. O. / Get B. O." explains two primary characteristics of happy people: "present-orientation" and "planfulness." "Work On A Healthy Personality - I" examines the close relationship between happiness and mental health, with a focus on self-concept, self-acceptance, self-knowledge, and autonomy. "Work On A Healthy Personality - II" continues the discussion of mental health and happiness. Topics include: overcoming shyness, the value of extroversion, and positive mental-health strategies. "The Number 1 Source" deals with the most impactful source of personal happiness: close love-relationships! "The Mountain of Love" continues to examine the nature of close love-relationships by presenting Dr. Fordyce's theoretical model of successful marriages. "The Last Lesson" summarizes the entire course, along with the most important happiness-lesson of all.
If you wish to purchase your own DVD set of the video series, it is available for $100.00 U.S. (plus $5.00 shipping and handling; $20.00 foreign air; $7.00 foreign surface). To order, contact gethappy_net@hotmail.com for further information.