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1 THE POSITIVITY INSTITUTE School Services Kit WEB thepositivityinstitute.com.au

2 ABOUT PI Pleased to meet you! The Positivity Institute (PI) is a positively deviant organisation dedicated to the research and practice of well-being science for life, school and work. PI s BHAG (big, hairy, audacious goal) is to create flourishing lives and increase the well-being of the world! T he force for positive change is within us all. Famous humanistic psychologist Carl Rogers referred to it as the actualising tendency our innate desire for growth and development. And, whilst there has been an ever-increasing thirst for knowledge as to peak performance and optimal human development, it wasn t until the Positive Psychology movement emerged in the late 1990s that the science allowed us to identify the essential psychological needs we all have and strategies we can take to increase our overall well-being. Positive psychology is the science of optimal human functioning for individuals, groups, teams, organisations, communities and society. The science of Positive Psychology is now close to 20 years old and merging with fields like Neuroscience, Medicine, Education, Economics and Business. The research base, whilst growing, is full to the brim with possibilities for applications in the real world! Those who were the brave pioneers have already gathered some evidence to attest to its benefits. The Positivity Institute was created and launched with the aim to bring this science to life and to continue as an Institute to investigate and add to the knowledge base of Positive Psychology. Our aim is to create flourishing lives and increase the well-being of the world. In our profession, this is known as a BHAG a big, hairy, audacious goal! We hope you can join us in some way to attain this goal! THE POSITIVITY INSTITUTE 2 THEPOSITIVITYINSTITUTE.COM.AU

3 ABOUT SUZY Meet Our Founder Dr. Suzy Green is a leader in the complementary fields of Coaching Psychology and Positive Psychology having conducted a world-first study on evidence-based coaching as an Applied Positive Psychology. Suzy has since conducted a number of scientific studies on evidence-based coaching to highlight its effectiveness in improving goal attainment, resilience and well-being ( us for copies). Suzy is also an identified global expert in the integration of Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology, having published and presented on the topic globally. In a world-first study on evidence-based coaching by our Founder, Dr. Suzy Green, results showed that a 12 week cognitivebehavioural solution-focused coaching program increased goal attainment and psychological well-being. In a follow up, study results showed that evidence-based coaching also significantly reduced levels of depression. Dr. Suzy Green, D.Psyc. (Clin.) MAPS Founder of The Positivity Institute THEPOSITIVITYINSTITUTE.COM.AU 3 THE POSITIVITY INSTITUTE

4 PI SCHOOL PROGRAM PI School Services PI School Services help schools to flourish. Our evidence-based approach enhances student, staff and whole-school well-being. We re recognised global leaders in Positive Education with a proven track record in successfully applying the latest scientific research to create positive school cultures. Our expertise is in translating the latest research and practice into innovative Positive Education programs that transform thinking and behaviour crucial to positive change and well-being. THE POSITIVITY INSTITUTE 4 THEPOSITIVITYINSTITUTE.COM.AU

5 PI SCHOOL PROGRAM Why PI School? Is Your School Flourishing? Does your school have an effective scientifically based well-being or pastoral care program? How much does your school focus on welfare in comparison to creating a proactive wellbeing strategy? Are your students and staff flourishing? How can your school help reach the target of 51% of the world s population flourishing by 2051 as articulated by the Founding Father of Positive Psychology, Professor Martin Seligman? Why Positive Psychology in Schools? Whilst historically, schools may have aimed for academic excellence as sole evidence for their success, there are growing numbers of schools who are now acknowledging the need to develop students in a more holistic way. With a stronger focus on well-being, much of this is in recognition of the increasing statistics on psychological distress and mental illness in our children and adolescents, and the realisation of the need to take a more proactive, rather than reactive approach to mental health. The Positivity Institute is a leader in Positive Education in Australia and globally. Dr. Suzy Green, our Founder, has been a pioneer and leader in the field having worked with schools including Knox Grammar, Loreto Kirribilli, Tully State High, Ballarat Grammar School, Perth College, John Wollaston Anglican College, Georgiana Molloy Anglican School, Fahan School, Tasmania and Kurri Kurri High School. Positive Education Positive Education aims to provide a wholeschool approach to well-being and is increasingly being implemented through the provision of bespoke Positive Education Programs. Positive Education Programs build on a school s strengths and what its currently doing well combined with an integrated adoption of new approaches to well-being, primarily based on the science of Positive Psychology. Positive Education is the application of well-being science into an educational setting aimed at increasing the resilience, (achievement) and well-being of students, staff and whole school communities (Green, 2014). THEPOSITIVITYINSTITUTE.COM.AU 5 THE POSITIVITY INSTITUTE

6 BESPOKE SOLUTIONS Our Approach Our approach to Positive Education is bespoke. Using a collaborative approach, we systematically and methodically identify the specific needs of the school in the planning phase and design tailored solutions. Our programs are based on the RAW Model of Flourishing (Green & Palmer, 2018) and the 8M Foundations of Flourishing (Green 2018). The RAW model highlights the interplay of resilience, achievement and well-being. The 8M Model identifies 8 key pathways or ways to wellbeing. Each of the 8 components has been identified in research and practice to be key psychological skills required for a flourishing life. We help the world to flourish by creating meaningful and sustainable positive change in individuals, schools and workplaces. We re recognised world leaders in applying cutting-edge scientific research to sustainably transform well-being. Dr Suzy Green, Founder, The Positivity Institute THE POSITIVITY INSTITUTE 6 THEPOSITIVITYINSTITUTE.COM.AU

7 BESPOKE SOLUTIONS Our Approach We value the opportunity to provide evidence for return on investment and utilise both objective and subject measurements. This enables us to review performance against mutually agreed goals. As the father of business management, Peter Drucker, famously once said, If you can t measure it, you can t improve it. And at PI, we re passionate about the use of scientifically valid and reliable measures. The measures we utilise are both scientifically sound and user-friendly. These include, but are not limited to, the Mental Toughness Questionnaire (MTQPlus); VIA Character Strengths Assessment; Gallup Strengths-Finder; Strengths Profile; Work on Well-being (WOW) Assessment; Global Leadership Well-being Survey (GLWS); Hogan Assessment Systems (Leadership Forecast Series); Leadership Effectiveness (LEA); The Leadership Circle; AWE Schools Survey and Voice Climate Inventory. THEPOSITIVITYINSTITUTE.COM.AU 7 THE POSITIVITY INSTITUTE

8 OUR SERVICES Key Services W hilst our preference is to create positive relationships with our clients that are ongoing to support sustainable positive change, we also offer: Keynotes (off the shelf and bespoke); Workshops (off the shelf & bespoke); Coaching (Leadership & Workplace) Consulting (the whole kit & caboodle to create sustainable positive change) Why PI? Full engagement with Senior Leadership & School Council All PI Associates have world-class post-graduate qualifications coupled with educational experience All PI Associates abide by the Codes of Ethics for the Australian Psychological Society (APS), International Coaching Federation (ICF) and International Society for Coaching Psychology ( and hold appropriate insurances Utilisation of latest scientific research and theory using evidence-based interventions that are tested, effective and appropriate to the educational sector PI Associates undergo regular peer review and supervision PI Associates are at the forefront of research and developments in the areas of positive education, positive psychology, positive organisational scholarship, appreciative inquiry and coaching psychology Expertise in mental health THE POSITIVITY INSTITUTE 8 THEPOSITIVITYINSTITUTE.COM.AU

9 WHAT S INCLUDED Nuts & Bolts Whilst our preferred approach to Positive Education is to design and deliver bespoke interventions, we also offer an introductory Positive Education package. Our 12-Month Foundations of Positive Education program includes: Pre-program questionnaires; or phone support; Post-program assessments to measure progress. Recommendations on scientifically validated measures; Program Launch to all Staff; 1, 2 or 3 Day Foundations of Positive Education Staff Training (for whole staff or a team of champions); 1 Day Positive Leadership Training (for School Leaders); Executive/Leadership Coaching for Senior Leaders (as required); 6 x 1 hour Positive Leadership Coaching sessions for the Director of Well-being to support implementation; Provision of resources/articles; THEPOSITIVITYINSTITUTE.COM.AU 9 THE POSITIVITY INSTITUTE

10 OUR QUALIFICATIONS Meet Our Team All PI Associates in the PI School Team hold Masters level degrees in Positive Psychology, Coaching Psychology, Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology or Organisational Psychology. Our team consists of practitioners with extensive educational experience. All PI Coaches are qualified to coach in organisations as per the Standards Australia Coaching in Organisations handbook (HB ) and the International Society for Coaching Psychology ( All PI Coaches abide by the Australian Psychological Society Code of Ethics and hold appropriate insurances. Our collaborators and associates have expertise in: POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY COACHING PSYCHOLOGY POSITIVE EDUCATION POSITIVE ORG. SCHOLARSHIP POSITIVE LEADERSHIP POSITIVE COMMUNITIES MENTAL TOUGHNESS NEUROSCIENCE THE POSITIVITY INSTITUTE 10 THEPOSITIVITYINSTITUTE.COM.AU

11 CONTACT US Get In Touch If you d like to discuss our PI School Services, we d love to meet with you to determine the best approach for your school. Please don t hesitate to contact us via phone or . GENERAL QUERIES info@thepositivityinstitute.com.au PHONE MAILING ADDRESS Suite 11, Lingate House New South Head Road Double Bay, NSW 2028 Australia DR SUZY GREEN suzy@thepositivityinstitute.com.au TRACY DUGGAN Client Services Manager tracy@thepositivityinstitute.com.au THEPOSITIVITYINSTITUTE.COM.AU 11 THE POSITIVITY INSTITUTE

12 Creating a flourishing world info@thepositivityinstitute.com.au WEB thepositivityinstitute.com.au