Positive Psychology: The Science of Well-Being, Resilience, Meaning and More
Event date: -
Event type: Single day (a day or less)
Workshop Description
Positive psychology is the scientific study of optimal human functioning and the conditions that lead to this. While traditional psychology has focused on discovering the causes and effective treatments of mental illness, and has made great advances to this end, positive psychology posits that we can do more. People come to us wanting to achieve more than simply "the absence of depression"; they want to be happy and fulfilled. Research in positive psychology has found that the interventions that lead to this latter state are distinct from interventions that treat mental illness. Positive interventions can be taught for different purposes: they can be a supplement to other therapy interventions, they can be taught in their own right, and/or they can be taught for the purpose of prevention of later psychological problems by building resilience.
Topics studied in positive psychology include factors and interventions that lead to optimism, resilience, well-being, fulfillment, success and authentic happiness. In this interactive workshop, we will review the research findings and the evidence-based interventions of positive psychology that can be applied in counselling and education settings as well as in our own lives.
The one week break in between days 1 and 2 of this workshop is intended to give an opportunity for participants to practice the positive interventions taught in class.
Participants will learn:
- The fundamental concepts of positive psychology and their practical applications.
- The five pillars of psychological well-being and authentic happiness
- How to identify and use "signature strengths" to increase well-being
- The "broaden and build" model of positive emotions
- Evidence-based interventions that lead to flourishing
About the Presenter
Angela Rolleman, MSW, RSW is a registered social worker, speaker and trainer. She has over 20 years of experience working in social service settings including child welfare, employment counselling, crisis counselling, health care (Family Health Team), outpatient addiction treatment and residential addiction treatment. She has a master’s degree in social work, an undergraduate degree in psychology and a diploma in addiction counselling.
Currently, Angela has her own business providing onsite training workshops for organizations as well as personal development workshops for individuals; she is an instructor for the Wilfrid Laurier University Faculty of Social Work Professional Development Program; and she is the Director of Mission: Empowerment!, a company that provides personal and professional development seminars and events. Angela has been a speaker at several conferences on topics including addiction, motivational interviewing, self-esteem, overcoming limiting beliefs and positive psychology. She has also delivered several personal development workshops for clients on topics including happiness, self-esteem, overcoming limiting beliefs, emotional eating, and achieving your dreams. To learn more, visit www.angelarolleman.com.
Registration:
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* Please note: The course is being held through Laurier Faculty of Social Work Professional Development Program - but it is open to the public and you don't need to be a social worker or a student of Laurier to attend.
The course can be taken as a standalone course, and/or it counts towards the following certificate programs:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Certificate
- Therapeutic Models of Mindfulness Certificate