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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…
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 a must read on National Best Friend Day! Throughout high school, fitting in was a constant source of anxiety for me. Often, I…
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…
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 hungry and grab a snack or thirsty and reach for our water bottles; others are left starving and dehydrated. The same is true…
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, Colorado, shared this recommendation, “To be happy, we’ve got to go deeper than self-care,” during the “Successful Responses to the Student Mental Health…
“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…
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! Sibling relationships are special. Often, siblings are family members closest to us in age and our longest life relationships. They can be a…
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,…
Proof Positive’s mission is to spread the science and skills of happiness. We encourage you to visit our Skills Center and join us in implementing effective practices to improve your wellbeing. We are committed to promoting effective, evidence-informed wellbeing practices. This brings us to the second aspect of our mission – science. We promote evidence-informed practices…