Introduction to Positive Psychology

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1 Introduction to Positive Psychology Below are listed a few resources we have found to support the information provide in the presentation. Character Strengths

2 Links to the survey: g/www/character- Strengths/VIA-Classification or iness.sas.upenn.edu/user/l ogin?destination=node/434 The Science of Character (a new 8 min "Cloud Film") AGOc Building character: What can communities do? 4e6e7e-605f-11e4-8bf7-9f60acdefb59.html Let it ripple character_strengths Positive Education With Character Strengths.mp4 m/watch?v=wzyverltx XY (8.36min)

3 Kindness The Science of Kindness (Life Vest Inside) =FA1qgXovaxU (2.01min) The Biology of Kindness: How It Makes Us Happier and Healthier Why kindness is good for you: Dr. David Hamilton at TEDxHackney (16.41mins)

4 RAK ss.org/ Four Ways to Encourage Kindness in Students edu/article/item/4_ways_to_ encourage_kindness_in_stud ents A short Course in Kindness dness.com/ Intentional Acts of Kindness Why Teaching Kindness in Schools Is Essential to Reduce Bullying

5 Growth Mindset (2.20min)

6 How could you change these to growth mindset? Boys will be boys. That s just how he is. It makes me sad that I ll never be able to tell my parents that. I now have a lot of struggles relating with guys. When a panic attack comes up, I have trouble breathing, and I don t know where I am. I m annoyed by how sarcastic he is. I use chocolate as a coping mechanism for stress. I always bite off more than I can chew. 4/e6ee34ea9b83391e297ac4ecb f.jpg watch?v=je1j5om7g0u (10.20min) Power of Yet atch?v=xleuvzvuvas#t=146 (2.10min)

7 Teaching about Growth Mindset Early in the Year pot.hk/2013/10/teaching-aboutgrowth-mindset-early-in.html Growth Mindset : Mindsetmax v=p5ac3k4wqw4 (2.40min) BETTER BY MISTAKE: The Unexpected Benefits of Being Wrong by Alina Tugend h?v=lbkz6lapvdy (1.40min) Studies Offer Practical Ways to Bring 'Growth Mindset' Research to Schools Why Some Kids Try Harder and Some Kids Give Up Posted:09/16/2014 7:05 pm EDT Professor Carol Dweck 'Teaching a growth mindset' at Young Minds cmsyq (44.00min)

8 Gratitude The Gratitude Experiment lzbjwdr_c#t=194 (4.43min) Gratitude Interventions and Psychological and Physical Well-Being Gratitude Robert Emmons Scientifically speaking, regular grateful thinking can increase happiness by as much as 25 percent, while keeping a gratitude journal for as little as three weeks results in better sleep and more energy. Physical Stronger immune systems Less bothered by aches and pains Lower blood pressure Exercise more and take better care of their health Sleep longer and feel more refreshed upon waking Psychological Higher levels of positive emotions More alert, alive, and awake More joy and pleasure More optimism and happiness Social More helpful, generous, and compassionate More forgiving More outgoing Feel less lonely and isolated. Robert Emmons :Why Gratitude Is Good Includes article and videos rticle/item/why_gratitude_is_good

9 THE POWER OF PAYING A COMPLIMENT :Here are five do s and don ts to make the most of giving and receiving of admiration: DO be genuine. False praise is easy to spot, and it undermines your trustworthiness. DON T give back-handed compliments, such as "You throw a ball well for a girl." DO be as specific as possible. Vague: "I like how you redid your living room." Specific: "I like the color choice of your living room walls. It s a perfect accent with the rug and drapes." DON T brush off a compliment given to you. It s like returning a gift. DO smile and say thank-you when you receive a compliment. What Oprah Knows About the Power of Gratitude - Oprah's Lifeclass - Oprah Winfrey Network bvcse (2.47min)

10 David Steindl-Rast: Want to be happy? Be grateful watch?v=utbsl3j0yrq (14.30min) Strategies 1. Post words, photos, and objects of gratitude in your home. 2.Gratitude journal: 3.Gratitude Letter & Visit: 4. Say Thank You more often 5. Write Thank You Notes. 6. Text your loved ones a message of thanks. 7. Practice Mindfulness to appreciate each moment. 8. Three Blessings Exercise 9. Incorporate gratitude into exercise or morning routines 10. Acknowledge one ungrateful thought per day and then replace it with a grateful ewer?blog= &post= Struggling with Gratitude om/