by Bryony Shaw MAPP | | Positive Psychology
As a psychologist, Positive Psychology is a natural discipline for me to study. When I first heard of it I felt like I was at home, everything made sense and fitted together. The main reason for this is its overlap with Humanistic Psychology, which has always spoken...
by Fizza Shah | | Positive Psychology
The science of a positive psychology intervention approach Positive psychology advocates that humans can flourish and accomplish optimal levels of functioning. In this era of fast-pace life, technological advancement and with daily demands of work, family, health...
by David Rawcliffe MAPP | | Happiness, Positive Psychology
“Don’t worry, be happy!” or so the song goes. A few more songs come to mind like “Oh happy days”, “Sha-la-la (Make me happy)” (Al Green), “Happy birthday” but my favourite has to be “Happiness” (Ken Dodd). “Happiness, happiness, the greatest gift that I possess” other...
by Bryony Shaw, MAPP | | Positive Psychology
What’s in a name? While studying on the MAPP (Masters in Positive Psychology) a question that was discussed from time to time was the future of Positive Psychology and whether the name Positive Psychology was the most appropriate name for the discipline. This came...
by Maggie Bevington | | Education, Neurology, Positive Psychology, self-growth
Changing Your Mind This week I find myself wondering how many of us don’t really understand how we think, or realise how important our thoughts and outlook are, or how much our mindset can affect our everyday lives, either negatively or positively. As I am...
by Tim Bevington | | Positive Psychology, Uncategorized
On the surface the festive season constantly evokes sentiments which should soothe, relax and bring comfort and joy to all. Above and below the surface of Ho ho ho Big name television adverts in soft focus and designed to bring a tear to the eye, a lump in the throat...
