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How Insight Behavior is Bringing Happiness to Life

Impact Stories, POV, EventsMay 7, 2025

At Insight Behavior, happiness isn’t just a goal; it’s a practice. In honor of the International Day of Happiness this year, their team put joy front and center by hosting two events…

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How Rest Fuels Happiness

Skills of HappinessApril 3, 2025

We’ve all felt the difference between a good night’s sleep and a restless one. Waking up refreshed sets the tone for a day where we feel more focused, energized, and emotionally balanced.…

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Everyone Deserves Happiness, Including the Autism Community

EventsMarch 20, 2025

Happy International Day of HAPPINESS! Today, people worldwide celebrate joy, connection and the fundamental right to happiness. At Proof Positive, we ensure the autism community is included in this celebration and the…

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How to Celebrate the International Day of Happiness on March 20

EventsMarch 4, 2025

On March 20, millions worldwide will celebrate the International Day of Happiness, a day dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the fundamental importance of happiness. At Proof Positive, we believe everyone deserves happiness.…

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It is February, Love and Dating is on Everyone’s Mind

POVFebruary 14, 2025

I loved being a high school teacher. Early in my career, I spent several years teaching in autism support classrooms in Northern California. It was a gift to see my students emerge…

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How Easterseals is Fostering Wellness Through Positive Psychology

In the NewsJanuary 28, 2025

Jessica Miller is the Vice President of Therapy Services at Easterseals Southern California, where she empowers individuals with disabilities to be full and equal participants in society through comprehensive programs and advocacy initiatives. She is also…

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How to Kick Off the New Year with Happy Habits

Skills of HappinessJanuary 10, 2025

Happy New Year from Proof Positive! As we step into a new year, it’s the perfect moment to prioritize wellbeing—not just for yourself but for everyone around you. Whether you’re part of…

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Wellbeing is a Universal Right: Advancing Wellbeing in the Autism Community in 2025 and Beyond

In the NewsDecember 9, 2024

Wellbeing is a right, not a privilege.  At Proof Positive, this belief drives our work every day. We believe wellbeing is a fundamental human right to which every human should have access.…

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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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