Proof Positive is excited to share that we’ve launched a new Skill Center, where you can access all of the skills of happiness in one place! Get a quick introduction to each skill by reading a brief overview or watching a short (less than one minute!) video introduction. If you’re interested in exploring it more,…
For educators, the thought of their short summer break coming to a close and returning to their empty classrooms can feel overwhelming. Creating a classroom environment and planning lessons is a lot. It can look like 30+ students with varying interests, abilities, and energy levels, parading through the door. With the administration and the district…
Whether it’s curling up with a hot cup of tea, the smell of new book pages, the emotions of a joyful ending, or experiencing flow as hours pass while reading, Proof Positive loves the idea of spreading wellbeing to your community through book clubs. Our Summer Learning Series has been reviewing four happiness skills that…
We are lifelong learners at Proof Positive, and this summer, we invite you to #LeanIntoLearning with us. We love the happy vibes these books give! Plus, they are a fun introduction to Positive Psychology concepts and ideas. So sit back, relax, and boost your wellbeing with one of these reads. Book Recommendation #1: Thanks!: How…
People matter, and we know it takes a community to create a world where wellbeing wins for all. Proof Positive launched its inaugural Learning Institute in Princeton, New Jersey this summer – a big step towards expanding the Autism Wellbeing Alliance and creating a world where flourishing with autism is possible. Leaders in autism intervention…
It’s the first day of summer— a time to rest, reset, and focus on wellbeing, especially for teachers. Though you may not be quite done with school yet, the hope of a few weeks of vacation on the horizon can boost your mood and provide hope. For some teachers and administrators, it’s barely enough time…
“Positive psychology is the scientific study of human strengths and virtues. The study of what constitutes the pleasant life, the engaged life, and the meaningful life.” – Dr. Martin Seligman According to an article by the American Psychological Association, children’s mental health is in crisis in the US, with rates of depression, anxiety, and…
“Be grateful for what you have” is a saying that may pop into your head during trying times. However, as a teacher bombarded with papers to grade and IEPs to write, or when you go to work feeling ill because the sub plans are too much of a burden, it can be difficult to come…
Wellbeing is a topic that can benefit everyone. Whether you’re an educator in a school setting, parenting a teen with a disability, or a healthcare provider, learning wellbeing skills can immediately enhance your outlook on life. Professional conferences like the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI) Autism Conference are a great place to spread the…
The words “strengths-based” have long been used in social services and education. But how do we learn to identify our personal strengths and the strengths of our students? How can learning what’s right with us promote wellbeing? The field of Positive Psychology has engaged in decades of work classifying and creating assessments to identify 24…