Positive Psychology Courses, Coaching, Consultancy, Communication
POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY is the science of optimal human functioning and well-being, often described as the study of happiness, optimism, positivity, resilience, strengths and flourishing. It was established in the late 1990s to counter the direction that mainstream psychology was heading in, with a prevailing focus on the negative aspects of our minds and behaviour, overlooking questions such as what it takes for us to feel good, function well and flourish in our personal and professional lives. This is what positive psychology addresses through its scientifically-proven techniques.
Positive Psychology Training is a consultancy of qualified positive psychologists, all practising as coaches and trainers, who hold the only internationally-recognized qualification in positive psychology – the Masters in Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP), established by Prof Martin Seligman (Learned Optimism, Authentic Happiness & Flourish).
Providers of Professional Positive Psychology Training & Coaching
Positive Psychology Training runs short courses in positive psychology facilitated by qualified trainers. The workshops are geared to both personal & professional development. We develop & deliver positive psychology programmes for organisations. The two-day Positive Psychology Masterclass is an introduction to the science with dates throughout the year. We also offer short interactive taster sessions suitable for events, training days and away-days.
Positive Youth Development is about applying positive psychology interventions to support and encourage the development and well-being of young people including vulnerable young people. Positive Psychology Training works with charities, schools and local authorities developing programmes for young people and curricula for children as well as training education professionals in positive psychology tools.
Coaching is the bespoke way for you to experience the benefits of positive psychology, tailored to your particular needs to enhance your personal well-being and promote your professional success so that you enter a state of flourishing. Positive psychology puts the science into coaching, using evidence-based techniques so we know that they work. We use a strengths-based approach to help you to reach your goals and realise your potential.
Positive Psychology's evidence-based techniques boost your mood naturally to build a sustainable form of happiness that protects you from depression and helps you overcome it. You can learn the scientifically-proven strategies in personal coaching sessions, through the Happiness Training Plan audio programme and in a new book coming out in Feb 2012 – Positive Psychology for Overcoming Depression (see right).
News
Article in Depression Alliance’s Single Step magazine
I’d like to draw your attention to the charity – the Depression Alliance – which operates a network of self-help groups across the UK. I was interviewed for an article in their Single Step magazine earlier this year, highlighting some of the ways in which positive psychology can be used in the treatment of depression.
Positive Psychology Masterclass, Sept 2011…
What you missed in September! Your next opportunity will be November 24th & 25th… ‘A stimulating and enjoyable two days that provides plenty of tools and resources to take away to use in personal development or coaching/counselling. Miriam and Bridget are very knowledgeable and present in a clear and engaging manner.’ Coach, Chepstow ‘As a.
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Men’s Health
Miriam was quoted in the May edition of Men’s Health magazine (Vin Diesel on the cover) in an article on balancing your career – how prioritising happiness over hard work can boost your performance and help you towards your next promotion.
Research published in the Journal of Groupwork
My research paper – Applying positive psychology to alcohol-misusing adolescents: a group intervention – has been published in the academic journal Groupwork. You can read the PDF of the article in Positive Youth Development under the Positive Psychology tab.
Positive Psychology Masterclass
Thursday 23rd & 24th November 2011
Engineers House Clifton Down The Promenade Bristol BS8 3NB
Price: £499 + VAT (£598.80); Early Bird (until Oct 31st)/Concs: £299 + VAT(£358.80)
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Positive Psychology for Overcoming Depression, Self-help Strategies for Happiness, Inner Strength & Well-Being
This is the first self-help guide to using positive psychology techniques to overcome depression. Positive psychology offers a new approach to depression. The techniques can be used as a natural way to boost mood, to protect against depression, to overcome mild-to-moderate cases of depression and to speed recovery alongside other treatment. The book is out in Feb 2012, published by Watkins in the UK and Sterling in the USA.
Positive psychology interventions to :-
- Feel good, function well and flourish
- Increase happiness & well-being
- Develop strengths for success
- Build your positivity ratio
- Find meaning & purpose in life
- Protect against depression
- Learn optimism, 'self defence' for the mind
- Develop resilience & bounce back from adversity
- Realise your potential to perform at your best
- Find a positive direction based on your strengths
- Set and achieve goals
- Increase intrinsic motivation
- Create your ideal future
- Manage change positively
- Energise your work
- Increase engagement
