Love, Passion, and Peak Experience (1 CE)

Number of Credits: 1

This course is for:  Clinical Psychologist, Counselors

Course By: Tracey Thomas, PsyD                                                                       

Content By: Mouton, A. R., & Montijo, M.N.  (2017). Love, passion, and peak experience: A qualitative study on six continents. Journal of Positive Psychology. (12)3, 263- 280, http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17439760.2016.1225117

Course Description: The researchers conducted interviews across six continents with 150 people to explore the definitional and theoretical experience of love, passion, and peak. The participants answered three questions to address the three constructs. The researchers utilized a thematic, pragmatic, and inductive methodology. Eleven key themes emerged from the participants' data, and the learning environment was the top theme. The study's findings aid skilled professionals in developing a better understanding of human experience under the positive psychology theoretical orientation. 

Learning Objectives:

• Identify and define the constructs to understand people in the context of where they live and function
• Evaluate the data presented in the 2 tables and figures and consider the significance of that data as it pertains to the results concluded by the researchers
• Identify and evaluate the study’s limitations as they pertain to future research directions

Course Outline:

1. Read and understand the article, Love, passion, and peak experience: A qualitative study on six continents
2. Review the Course Description and Learning Objectives
3. Work through the post-test questions; the answers to the questions should be derived from the respective article
4. Review the article for further clarification, if needed.
5. Return to the article for clarification regarding love, passion, and peak experience, or for any missed questions