change-agent

04 Nov

Posted at 10:20h in change-agent, Glimpse into Me, Love, Social-Emotional Leadership, SOMO Leadership by

In the past few months, there has been lots of transition and change. I started a new decade and moved to a new coast, a new city and a new life, really—from teacher to student again—this time for a PhD in applied positive psychology. It’s taken me a minute to get my feet wet, adjust to a new life(style), and find my new normal. Of course, I'm still missing my east coast family and friends.  I forgot how traumatic bold transitions can be. When I give myself the permission to be human, I let my process continue to unfold exactly...

22 Feb

Posted at 17:50h in change-agent, systems wellbeing, well-being by

Well, those creepy crawler invader germs found a way to get me. After eight air flights for business travel in nine days, I suppose it was bound to happen. I started feeling fluish two Thursdays ago as I was plerking (playing and working) in Raleigh, North Carolina. By Friday morning, my fever was present and my body was achy. So, my frolleague (friend and colleague) Sandy took me to the local urgent care, where the sign on the door read “Out of rapid flu test kits.” Great! As I got back to see the doctor, though, there had just been a...

26 Jan

Posted at 13:56h in Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology, change-agent, city wellbeing, systems wellbeing by

In 2012, I co-founded a certification program in applied positive psychology (CAPP)**, the science of human wellbeing and flourishing. It’s now 2018 and I have a special opportunity to teach a special section of CAPP in Midland, Michigan. Our first of seven onsite meetings was last week and I’m in the afterglow of this specialness -- the novelty, inspiration and possibility. There are so many reasons why what we are doing in Midland is special. First, a special shout out to Kathy Snyder, a MAPP grad and colleague who lives and works in Midland and has been a key contributor to...

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.  ...

19 Sep

Posted at 11:32h in change-agent, Permission to be human by

Interview with Louis Alloro published by Michelle McQuaid on Psychology Today and Huffington Post If you’re someone who practices positive psychology and wellbeing and shares these approaches with others, it seems reasonable to hope that one of the perks of your work would be to more consistently flourish. After all you’re immersed in the research, you’re more likely to know what works and chances are you’re making a positive difference as you share these ideas with others. So why might positive psychology practitioners be burning out? “My data suggests about a third of wellbeing practitioners have higher levels of stress and depression than...

23 Jul

Posted at 10:46h in change-agent by

first published on https://positivepsychologyprogram.com/advice-louis-alloro/ For nearly a decade, I’ve been working as a social entrepreneur in bringing positive psychology to the world – a practitioner in different iterations from an individual coach and organizational/leadership consultant, to working in a boutique firm with other coaches and consultants, as a systems interventionist working on community-wide initiatives leveraging other change-agents and now as a trainer-of-trainers offering certifications in the field. During all of this time I have realised that one of my favorite functions in the world is caring for the caretakers. This is why I’d love to share with you what I am learning...

22 Jun

Posted at 17:53h in Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology, change-agent, Products and services by

I am so proud to be affiliated with with Cheltenham School district since September 2015. Many wins since then, including: adding mindfulness and positive psychology to pillars of the strategic plan; launching positive parenting and teaching workshops for adults; facilitating a "mindfulness month;" and inviting 20+ teachers into our certification program. It's been a healthy and vibrant partnership this year and I look forward to our next steps for student, teacher, and community wellbeing. [pdf-embedder url="https://louisalloro.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Cheltenham-Bookmark.pdf"] ...

08 Sep

Posted at 09:20h in change-agent by

I remember it being early July when a friend said, “I follow you on Facebook and it looks like you’re having an amazing summer.” Truth was – I wasn’t. I remember being in a space of real self-struggle, hard core. But apparently my appearance was otherwise, at least on social media. Then it made me remember just how fake all of this online stuff actually is. We see an image of someone else’s life and we make a story up about that person. Sometimes, the story makes us feel worse about ourselves –ugh-- as if to suggest that someone else’s life may be...

05 Mar

Posted at 10:32h in Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology, change-agent, Glimpse into Me, Goal Setting, spirituality by

As I sit her preparing for the launch of the Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP) program in Philadelphia this Saturday, I am filled with amazing gratitude. Gratitude for this awesome program and my beautiful friend and co-conspirator, Emiliya Zhivotovskaya who teaches me so much: she teaches me to hustle with heart, to learn with vigor and to live with integrity. It wasn’t that long ago that CAPP was just an idea and now, we are beginning with our first rollout outside the NYC market. It’s a good day! I am grateful for the 25 students who have registered to join this...

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