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The cover image for the report titled "Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation: 2023" from the US surgeon general. The cover is a large black banner with the text on top of a background illustration featuring individuals painted in bright colors doing a range of activities.

What are You Doing to Help End Loneliness for Autistic Youth?

Press Releases, POVMay 24, 2023

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…

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Patricia Wright, Proof Positive Executive Director, is smiling and pointing at the Education Week Leadership Symposium conference poster.

To Be Happy, We’ve Got to Go Deeper Than Self-Care

POV, NewsMay 17, 2023

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,…

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The Essential Elements of Living a Good Life

SkillsMay 11, 2023

“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…

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Gratitude That is Positively Proven

SkillsApril 28, 2023

“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…

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Avery, and white woman with blonde hair wearing a white shirt, and Tyler, a white autistic man with brown hair wearing a blue shirt, smiling and standing in front of one of Tyler's paintings of yellow and orange buildings.

Wellbeing and Resilience in Autism Sibling Relationships

POVApril 10, 2023

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!…

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Spreading Positivity and Character Strengths in a School Community

Skills, Impact StoriesApril 5, 2023

Hello! I’m Angela Rodriguez, Clinical Coordinator at the EPIC School in Paramus, New Jersey. I wanted to tell you about a surefire way to boost morale and spread positivity amongst staff. We…

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Spreading Positive Psychology to the Autism Community

Impact StoriesMarch 3, 2023

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…

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Capitalize on Your Character Strengths

SkillsFebruary 23, 2023

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…

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Proof Positive: Autism Wellbeing Alliance

Spreading the science & skills of happiness tp the autism community. Join the Autism Wellbeing Alliance to help build a world where wellbeing wins.

At The Cove School, wellbeing didn't stay in the classroom. 🏫One social worker brought Proof Positive’s skills of happiness into her small group lessons. Before long, the skills were shared across the school and used by staff in their own lives too!Read the full story below. ⬇️ #ScienceofHappiness #AutismWellbeing #ProofPositive #Educators... See MoreSee Less

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What can a moment of awe do for wellbeing?Join us for our next virtual Alliance Monthly Meetup on September 10 as Katie Curran, Proof Positive's Chief Wellbeing Officer, explores the science of awe and the role nature can play in wellbeing, connection and flourishing.Come away with simple, practical ways to bring more wonder into your everyday life and the autism community.Register here: bit.ly/3Szz#proofpositivei#wellbeingb#neurodiversityr#AutismFamiliesi#AutismSupportpport... See MoreSee Less

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We 🧡 seeing wellbeing skills put into practice.Trevor shares his experience with Gratitude Letter Writing and who he chose to write to.A simple reminder that sometimes it's worth putting into words what someone means to you. ✍️Want more ways to put wellbeing into practice? Join the free Autism Wellbeing Alliance: bit.ly/4gFG#gratitudei#scienceofhappinessi#wellbeingb#proofpositiveitive... See MoreSee Less

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A little jolt of dog joy for your feed. 🐶💙Spending time with our pets can bring more joy, connection and wellbeing into our lives.Today, we’re celebrating the pups who bring so much of that to the Proof Positive team!Have a little jolt of joy of your own? Drop a photo of your dog in the comments! 🐾#NationalDogDay... See MoreSee Less

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