The Truth About Happiness
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…
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A Teen’s Take: 3 Years in Review
Proof Positive wants to thank Nick Bruno – a peer mentor and friend to two autistic teenagers – for contributing this post to our blog. In reflecting on his friendship, this is…
You Have Been Caught in the Act of Character: Celebrating Strengths Spotting with Barnel Paul and Gloria Nelson
What does it look like to incorporate character strengths into a school environment? Just ask Barnel and Gloria. Their work in Character Strengths and Strengths Spotting (identifying and celebrating others’ strengths) of…
What are You Doing to Help End Loneliness for Autistic Youth?
A Message from Proof Positive’s Chief Wellbeing Officer in Response to the Surgeon General’s Loneliness Advisory Social connection is as critical to humanity as food, water, or shelter. Some of us feel…
To Be Happy, We’ve Got to Go Deeper Than Self-Care
Words of wisdom have been filling the room at the 2023 EdWeek Leadership Symposium in Washington, DC. Nate Thompson, Director of Social, Emotional, and Behavior Services for Littleton Public Schools in Littleton,…
The Essential Elements of Living a Good Life
“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…
Gratitude That is Positively Proven
“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…
Wellbeing and Resilience in Autism Sibling Relationships
Proof Positive is excited to introduce Avery Bell, one of our amazing team members, as a contributing author to our blog — her post is a must read on National Siblings Day!…