1.Positive Psychology PARENT COFFEE October 2, 2013

2. School Mission & Philosophy International School Manila To build a vibrant learning community maintain healthy balance in the time devoted to work, rest and recreation Acknowledge and celebrate our differences and encourage empathy, compassion live our lives positively, joyfully, and ethically 3. Gross National Happiness How do we measure the success/prosperity of a nation? GDP vs. Happiness What is wealth for? Isnt it for well-being? 4. What comes first? Success or happiness? Isabel Lilles, ISM Senior and Student Ambassador Co-President 5. University of Cambridge Well-being Institute International School Manila - J. Melton 6. How do we evaluate ourselves? 7. What are your strengths? Write down three things you do well Find others that have similar strengths 8. Strength Group Discussion What were your strengths growing up? How were they recognized? Who recognized them? How did you utilize them? What are your strengths now and have they changed? What are your childs strengths? 9. What Positive Psychology IS! The study of what is RIGHT with people Goes beyond being simply happy The study of well-being What makes life worth living Supported by empirical research Flourishing is the goal! Removing misery + having PERMA 10. What Positive Psychology is not Happy-ology A tool to eliminate negative emotions Simple positive thinking Positive Psychology should be just as concerned with building strength as with repairing damage. Martin Seligman 11. Fathers of Positive Psychology Martin Seligman Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi 12. Authentic Happiness Explores the science and nature of happiness Happiness can be cultivated by nurturing traits we already possess Signature strengths Pleasure, Engageme nt, Meaning 13. Flourish Goes beyond Authentic Happiness to explore Well-being Happiness = monism Well-being = comprehensive Relationships & Accomplishment US Military & Resilience training to help prevent PTSD 14. PERMA Positive Emotion Engagement (flow) Relationships Meaning Accomplishment 15. Thriving? 16. VIA Character Strengths Virtues in Actions They form the backbone of the science of positive psychology 24 strengths we can use to build our best lives for ourselves and others. 17. Wisdom and Knowledge 1. Creativity 2. Curiosity 3. Judgment 4. Love of Learning 5. Perspective Cognitive strengths that entail the acquisition and use of knowledge 18. Courage 6. Bravery 7. Perseverance 8. Honesty 9. Zest Emotional strengths that involve the exercise of will to accomplish goals in the face of opposition, external or internal 19. Humanity 10. Love 11. Kindness 12. Social Intelligence Interpersonal strengths that involve tending and befriending others 20. Justice 13. Love 14. Kindness 15. Social Intelligence Civic strengths that underlie healthy community life 21. Temperance 16. Forgiveness 17. Humility 18. Prudence 19. Self-Regulation Strengths that protect against excess 22. Transcendence 20. Appreciation of Beauty and Excellence 21. Gratitude 22. Hope 23. Humor 24. Spirituality Strengths that forge connections to the larger universe and provide meaning 23. VIA and Me Choose a partner Review the chart of strengths Identify what you think 2 of your strengths are Share with your partner a time in the last week where that strength has been highlighted 24. VIA Strengths Online www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/ www.viame.org/ 25. PS-12 Workshops 26. Future Counseling Workshops 0ct 8 & 22 ES/MS Parent Workshop PD Library collection?