Positive Psychology

Positive psychology is an evidence-based field of psychology that focuses on what factors are necessary for individuals to live meaningfully, happily and with purpose -- what shifts someone from merely existing to thriving. This program is designed to give you a crash course in many of the important skills and findings of positive psychology, including:

• The importance of optimism
• The mental and physical benefits of gratitude
• How to be more compassionate with ourselves and others
• The relationship between our minds and our bodies

With targeted lessons, video summaries, and interactive activities, Resilify's Positive Psychology program can be a powerful tool on your journey of healing and growth.

Program Sessions

Session 1: Introduction to Positive Psychology

Overview: Learn about the burgeoning field of positive psychology and how it may benefit you.

Activities: Practice mindfulness and establish values.

Session 2: Optimism and Mindset

Overview: Learn about what optimism is (and isn't!), and how having a positive outlook on life can be instrumental in our happiness, even and especially when faced with adversity.

Activities: Practice looking forward toward the future with realistic positivity.

Session 3: The Mind-Body Relationship

Overview: Explore the science behind how our physical and emotional health interact and learn how to better support ourselves in all domains.

Activities: Practice engaging your senses to bring about soothing.

Session 4: Gratitude and Happiness

Overview: Learn about the importance of being thankful for what we have in life and how this practice can help us cope when we are feeling challenged.

Activities: Engage in concrete ways to practice gratitude.

Session 5: Compassion

Overview: Learn how to be kinder to ourselves and others through the lens of compassion-focused therapy (CFT).

Activities: Take the CFT skills you have learned and put them to the test!

Session 6: Resilience and Coping

Overview: To be resilient is to cope with life's challenges and be able to learn from them. Explore ways to build your resilience in this session.

Activities: Engage in resilience-building activities to help you cope.

Session 7: Mindfulness

Overview: Improve your awareness of your experiences without passing judgment on them.

Activities: Engage in a number of activities designed to guide you in practicing mindfulness.

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