SPIRE Model

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SPIRE Model

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Yoshiaki Goto

"A Profound and Magnificent Study."

Japan

"I suffered from depression for more than five years, but I overcame it by learning positive psychology and practicing its interventions. Six months later, I found and enrolledin the Happiness Study Academy. I was overwhelmed by the depth and breadth of Dr. Tal's knowledge for happiness, his abilities to integrate information, SPIRE, Wholebeing's findings and interventions are perfect. It is definitely the best online school I have studied. Happiness Study has provided me with a very good opportunity to rethink my and our wholebeing's happiness ! Currently, about 10 HSA members are having a study session for Tal's lecture every Thursday morning. I summarize all of Tal's lectures and the members' discussion, and post them on the HSA community page. This activity has been going on over a year now. If you are in Japan, why don't you join HSA and learn about Happiness with us?""

María Angélica Muñoz Jiménez

"This Happiness course is a life experience..."

Alemania

"Permission to be human" was one of the phrases that resonated most with me during the certification in Happiness Studies by Dr. Tal Ben Shahar. This Happiness course is a life experience that has shown me diverse perspectives of happiness through the SPIRE method. I have immersed deeper into myself to rescue various pieces of a puzzle that was in disarray. I had a lot of fun putting this puzzle together to achieve a more conscious and fulfilling happiness for myself and also to help other people on the path to their own happiness. Tal is a wonderful teacher who is able to share his extensive and well-grounded knowledge with humility and kindness. Thank you, infinite thanks.

Cristina Arana

"I would add as much value and wholeness to my life..."

United States

"Little did I know in joining this program, that I would add as much value and wholeness to my life in the midst of a pandemic as I have. Changes such as better defining my purpose in life and what drives my happiness, guided meditations that focus on my breathing, being more self-aware of my body and my emotions, incorporating more physical activity and natural foods into my diet, continuing my intellectual pursuits in various subjects, being more aware of my relationships and the importance of nurturing them, and giving myself the permission to be human, and not rejecting emotions that I once did, have all improved my happiness and state of wholebeing. I encourage anyone and everyone to participate in this program if they want to know what true happiness is and how to attain it. The program's interdisciplinary approach to understanding happiness is unique and excellently arranged into the most harmoniously, wisdom-filled present one could hope for."

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If you are interested in becoming happier, and/or interested in helping others become happier, then this program may be right for you. More specifically, here are some of the situations that may be relevant for you:

• As a coach—helping your clients become happier, as well as more receptive to change.

• As a therapist—beyond making your clients happier, contributing to their resilience and ability to overcome difficulties.

• As a manager—increasing levels of wellbeing in the organization, and with it increasing productivity, creativity, and retention.

• As a teacher—helping you become a better, more authentic teacher, while helping your students lead healthier and happier lives, and improving their performance in school.

• As a consultant—helping you bring out the best in individuals, teams, and organizations.

• As a parent and/or partner—learning to bring out the best in yourself and your family, cultivating more positive and authentic relationships.
Here is a partial list of the potential benefits of CiHS:

• Engage with rigorous and accessible material that can help you find more meaning and joy in your life.

• Learn to help others—whether family members, friends, or colleagues—lead a happier, more meaningful life.

• Assume the role of Chief Happiness Officers (CHOs) or a Wellbeing Program Manager of an organization—whether a business, an NGO or a school.

• Conduct workshops, lead seminars, and deliver lectures in the field of Happiness Studies to the general public and/or professional groups.

• Ongoing access to new material including the latest research and ideas in the field of happiness studies.

• Exclusive access to live, online and face-to-face events.

• Membership in a supportive international community dedicated to making the world a better, happier place.
The Certificate in Happiness Studies (CiHS) is the first and only program of its kind. While there are several programs that focus on the psychology of happiness or the philosophy of happiness, there is no program or course that explores happiness through the lens of different disciplines—including psychology and philosophy, as well as history, theology, biology, economics, literature, art, and more. The program provides the knowledge and tools to generate happiness on the individual, interpersonal, organizational, and national level.
The Certificate in Happiness Studies is a comprehensive, year-long journey comprising two core pillars:

Introduction to Happiness Studies: A theoretical and scientific exploration of the field, grounded in Positive Psychology (26 weeks).

Facilitating Happiness: Evidence-based tools and techniques for personal and professional transformation (20 weeks).

The curriculum features 40 high-quality recorded lectures and ongoing live mentorship and consultation sessions—all led entirely by Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar.

A Lifelong Partnership for Growth
Beyond the coursework, you receive lifetime access to both the lectures and the weekly live sessions. This provides a permanent opportunity to ask questions, share insights, and receive direct coaching and guidance from Tal.

Integrated Practice
To support your daily growth, you will also receive weekly guided meditations, visualization exercises, journaling activities, and practical integration tools.
No :) - This is an ONLINE program. You can learn from wherever you are and integrate the teachings into your day to day life. We estimate you will have to DEVOTE 3-4 hours a week to the lessons.
We are sure you will! But, in case you won't, you can get a refund within 30 days.
June 3rd, 2026