Blog #54 – Character strengths – Part 2 Last time, we began talking about positive psychology and the formal study of character strengths, with specific reference to the VIA Classification of Character Strengths and Virtues. We described how Christopher Peterson and Martin Seligman took on the challenge of creating this classification, and over a…
DetailsBlog #53 – Character strengths – Part 1 As positive psychology developed in its early years, one of the first areas it homed in on was that of cultivating character strengths. This should not surprise, as it is logical that a movement with an explicit focus on what goes right in life, and cultivating happiness…
DetailsBlog #52 – Mindfulness – Part 5 In recent weeks, we have focused on mindfulness, with an emphasis on looking at research evidence pointing to its potential well-being benefits among diverse populations. However, as alluded to briefly last time, not all researchers and mental health professionals are necessarily eager to roll the red carpet out…
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