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Positive psychology articles related to the human body and brain. Which positive psychology theories and interventions can help us to improve physical and mental well-being?
Masters of Applied Positive Psychology: The MAPP Program
Interested in pursuing your love of positive psychology further? Good news—in recent years, we’ve seen more and more opportunities arise for developing that interest academically. [...]
Positive Psychology Researchers: Top Influencers’ Database
Years ago, Lisa Sansom, MAPP, of LVS Consulting started a list of positive psychology researchers, using a Google spreadsheet and filling in all the names [...]
Positive Psychology Internship Opportunities At PositivePsychology.com
Hi there, The PositivePsychology.com website is managed by a small team based mostly in the Netherlands. Our team consists of two parts. One part is [...]
Is Happiness Genetic and What Causes It?
The study of happiness in science is relatively new on the scene. Concentrating scientific research on what is right with humans, rather than what is [...]
5 Positive Reinforcement Activities to Use in the Classroom
It wasn’t too long ago that school-rooms were places of stern words and plentiful discipline. It was commonplace for teachers to favor harsh punishment over [...]
19 Top Positive Psychology Interventions + How to Apply Them
For many years, the prime focus of psychology was to diagnose and treat people with mental health problems and psychopathological issues. However, this focus began [...]
88+ Must-Read Positive Psychology Books
As extensive as this list of positive psychology books may be, it will never be ‘finished’ or ‘complete’. To make the list as valuable as [...]
Teaching Emotional Intelligence to Teens and Students
Emotional Intelligence is highly important in a teen’s development. There is considerable evidence pointing to its positive role in helping students deal with stress, develop [...]
How to Build Resilience in Children: 30+ Tips & Examples
If only…. you could package your precious child in cotton wool and protect them from the hard knocks in life. The truth is – you [...]
What Is Happiness and Why Is It Important? (+ Definition)
What is happiness? It seems like an odd question, but is it? Do you know how to define happiness? Do you think happiness is the [...]