What is positive psychology?
Positive psychology is the umbrella term for the scientific study of optimal functioning and what makes life worth living.
Over the past two decades, researchers have discovered some of the fundamental processes and patterns of thinking and relating that facilitate human success; the factors that help individuals, communities and organisations to thrive, by building on their strengths and virtues.
At Thriving Mind, we apply this research to promote wellbeing and support individuals and groups to lead satisfying lives filled with pleasure, engagement, positive relationships, meaning and accomplishment.
Over the past two decades, researchers have discovered some of the fundamental processes and patterns of thinking and relating that facilitate human success; the factors that help individuals, communities and organisations to thrive, by building on their strengths and virtues.
At Thriving Mind, we apply this research to promote wellbeing and support individuals and groups to lead satisfying lives filled with pleasure, engagement, positive relationships, meaning and accomplishment.
Who is positive psychology for?
Individuals, communities and organisations are increasingly recognising the beneficial impact of positive psychology on both wellbeing and performance.
IndividualsIndividuals are seeking positive psychology tools to increase their life satisfaction by expanding on the tendency to focus on the things that go wrong to include also a focus on the factors that foster full flourishing lives.
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SchoolsSchools, teachers & and youth professionals are applying some of the fundamental tools and strategies of positive psychology to broaden attention and creativity, build on strengths and increase student and staff wellbeing, engagement and achievement, thereby reducing classroom management issues and improving relationships.
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ParentsParents are drawing on the PERMA model of positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning and accomplishment to cultivate flourishing relationships and families.
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BusinessesBusinesses are incorporating positive psychology in the workplace to enhance employee wellbeing, engagement and performance.
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GovernmentsGovernments are measuring wellbeing to evaluate progress beyond GDP.
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