Positive psychology is the scientific study about what goes right in life and those things that make life more fulfilling. It is about optimal functioning and "the good life". Chris Peterson PhD, professor of psychology at the University of Michigan and one of the founders of positive psychology, also gives this three-word summary of positive psychology:  Other people matter. 

Furthermore, Positive Psychology is the scientific study of the strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive. This field is founded on the belief that people want to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives, to cultivate what is best within themselves, and to enhance their experiences of love, work, and play. (University of Pennsylvania)   I think it is important to note that Martin Seligman PhD, founder of Positive Psychology, was instrumental in starting the first Masters of Applied Positive Psychology Program in the world, at the University of Pennsylvania.
No matter how happy you are you can always be happier. Focusing on one’s strengths and utilizing them, developing positive emotions, bringing in more gratitude and balance are all part of what creates personal well-being and fulfillment.  This in no way says Positive Psychology ignores the bad or negative things in life. Positive reframing becomes very useful – looking at it in another way. 

• Clients come to coaching to accomplish something
• Clients are creative, resourceful and healthy

Things to Know About Me:

• What a delight it is watching and sharing in my client's accomplishments and successes. It's quite fulfilling to see this unfold.
• I have thoroughly enjoyed being the assistant trainer in some wonderful Positive Psychology courses, taught by Chris Peterson PhD, in “Positive Psychology Immersion”. You can read about A Primer in Positive Psychology. Another course was taught by Sonja Lyubomirsky PhD, Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Riverside. The title was “The How, What and Why of Happiness”. She is well known for her research in this area. You can find out more about her and her book here.
• I am grateful to be a part of the MentorCoach community, where I've done my training. Ben Dean PhD, MentorCoach's founder, continues to offer so much to further the development of Positive Psychology and coaching.

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