Positive Psychology

16 Jul

Posted at 08:54h in Glimpse into Me, Positive Psychology by

I’ll begin my studies at Claremont Graduate University (CGU) in Claremont, CA this September. I’ll live in Pomona which is a mile from the University-- halfway between Los Angeles and Palm Springs. I’m excited and nervous and happy and sad – all the feels going on right now as Ryder and I prepare to close out life in Philadelphia and head out west to start a new chapter. I’ve always known I’d get a doctorate – even from a very young age when I would think about PhD I’d get an intuitive feeling in my body of knowing that would one...

05 Apr

Posted at 15:32h in organizational culture, Positive Psychology, Social-Emotional Leadership by

CLEVELAND, OH – In May, the AI Practitioner, the leading journal for appreciative inquiry, will publish an issue of its quarterly publication on learning leaders, a special topic. The journal is delighted to convene this conversation. Learning leaders is a construct combining two words we use often but usually separately. The special editors of this edition—Louis Alloro, Cecile G. Betit, Marge Schiller, and Jacqueline Stavros—wondered, “What might happen when we fuse these words together? What and who are learning leaders? And then so what? Why does it matter?” The seeds for this conversation were planted during an Appreciative Inquiry and Education meeting at...

16 Nov

Posted at 15:01h in Positive Psychology by

NEW YORK, NY – The Flourishing Center (TFC) now offers its top-rated Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP) program in Midland, Michigan beginning in January. CAPP draws a unique and diverse cohort of participants: educators, wellness and fitness coaches, entrepreneurs, business leaders, HR professionals, organizational and leadership development specialists, everyday citizens and more. All participants are social-emotional leaders or change-agents who have influence on others. The program is rigorous in content providing participants with cutting-edge research in applied behavior change science, cognitive neuroscience, mindfulness, contemplative studies and mind-body medicine. The program is designed to support the Midland county initiative “Together-Forward-Bold: An exceptional...

24 May

Posted at 17:18h in change-agent, Events, Positive Psychology by

Change Agents turn their passions into actions that further the greater good, inspiring others to do the same. The locally, regionally and nationally recognized speakers at the inaugural TEDxCheltenham will deliver their ideas worth sharing to our community as we co-create a bright future. For more information, click here. For tickets, click here.  ...

05 Jan

Posted at 14:30h in Life Coach, Mindfulness, perserverance, Positive Psychology by

Research shows that about 40-some percent of Americans typically make New Year’s resolutions, yet less than 10% are successful in achieving their desires. Here are some tips to be successful and sustainably so: Start with the end in mind - - What do you want to be thinking and feeling next December as you reflect back on the year? Take the time to imagine how it would be if you accomplished all of your heart’s desires. Consider your career, health, finances, romance, family, friends, community, fun and personal growth. If you need a writing prompt, try this: What do I hope to...

01 Jul

Posted at 12:27h in Mindfulness, positive emotion, Positive Psychology by

This is a piece I wrote for the faculty of a school I've been working with to instill positive education principles and practices. The message is for anyone who wants to have a mindful season. Here we are at the precipice of summer, a great time to bloom and flourish. Just look outside! I encourage you to do what Dr. Barb Fredrickson, a leading researcher from University of North Carolina says about “prioritizing positivity”—a strategy for incorporating daily doses of intentional wellbeing-building into your life, just as you would eat daily portions of fruits and vegetables. Positive emotions serve as nutrients, too,...

28 Jul

Posted at 11:24h in Positive Psychology, Relationships by

My youngest nephew Max is getting ready to leave for college. The other day, I overheard my sister telling him, “Everyone gets homesick.” Maybe we all know the heartache that comes from homesickness? Or the agony of bereavement? Or the pain of being shunned from the crowd? This is part of the hard lifestuff that positive psychology tools and strategies can help us navigate. According to research by Cacioppo & Patrick, loneliness is a subjective state. “Feeling lonely does not mean that we have deficient social skills. Problems arise when feeling lonely makes us less likely to employ the skills we have.” In...

28 Jan

Posted at 11:42h in Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology, Positive Psychology by

http://www.phillyvoice.com/philadelphia-happiness-capitol-america/ Is Philadelphia the optimism capital of America? The science behind happiness WELLNESS PSYCHOLOGY PHILADELPHIA MENTAL HEALTH LIFESTYLE HEALTH BY JOANN GRECO  PhillyVoice Contributor Philadelphians are a notoriously disgruntled lot, right? Actually, the City of, well, Brotherly Love (and Sisterly Affection) is an optimistic hot-bed of positive thinking research. That’s thanks to the happy presence of Dr. Martin Seligman, a Penn professor and the director of its Positive Psychology Center (PPC), and his merry band of cohorts. The author of titles like "Authentic Happiness" and "Learned Optimism," Seligman called for a re-examination of his field in 1998 while serving as the head of the American Psychological Association. Promoting what he termed “positive psychology,” he asked practitioners...

17 Jan

Posted at 16:33h in Mindfulness, patterns, Positive Psychology, Present, self regulation by

This piece was first published on Positive Psychology News Daily. The alarm goes off in the morning. You may think: I didn't get enough sleep last night. I am super excited to start the day. Most people, whether they are conscious of it or not, think (a) “I didn’t get enough sleep last night” as they hit the snooze button for eight more minutes of sleep. In fact, it’s a thought like this that causes an action of inaction which keeps you staying in bed, missing your workout, and being late to work. Further, this thought of “not enough” is the first in a slew of...

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