400 Positive Psychology, Gratitude, and Purposeful Aging
Health, Wellness, Medici | Registration opens 8/5/25 9:00 AM EDT
In the first session of this class we will define Positive Psychology and how it differs from “positive thinking”. We will explore the five core elements of well-being, the science of happiness and how it is related to gratitude, and talk about happiness as we age. We will also look at the science of gratitude and gratitude practices that work.
We will discuss the importance of meaning and purpose in our lives for well-being, as well as explore strategies for building resilience, an important element of positive aging. We will put the information from these two classes together and talk about practices to integrate into your life, as well as resources to consider learning more about this interesting topic.
Elaine Wilson
Elaine Wilson has lived in Oak Ridge since 2014. She received her MSSW in social work from the University of Tennessee in 2009 and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Elaine is Special Projects Coordinator at Care Around the Block (CAB), where she participates in program development, project management, coaching and education. Before Elaine began her career in social services and home care, she completed a 20-year career in audiology. After graduating from University of Tennessee, she worked as Director of Social Services in a nursing center in Massachusetts for 5 years before returning to east TN.