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…
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 their fellow team members at Spectrum 360 is pretty spectacular. Each week Barnel and Gloria sit together and discuss how the professionals at…
“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…
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 recently created a Shoutout Board using Proof Positive’s Character Strengths curriculum for staff (educators and health providers for students with autism) to celebrate,…
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…
“Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy shall form an invincible host against difficulties.” — Helen Keller Hellen Keller was a wise woman determined to stay happy despite many difficulties in her life, including loss of vision, hearing, and speech. Early on, she learned that we must create…