Introduction to Positive Psychology

Below are listed a few resources we have found to support the information provide in the presentation.

Character Strengths

Links to the survey:

http://www.viacharacter.or

g/www/Character-Strengths/VIA-Classification

or

https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/user/login?destination=node/434  

The Science of Character (a new 8 min "Cloud Film")

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3nT2KDAGOc  

Building character: What can communities do?

http://www.taosnews.com/lifestyle/article_014e6e7e-605f-11e4-8bf7-9f60acdefb59.html  

Let it ripple http://www.letitripple.org/

character_strengths    

Positive Education With

Character Strengths.mp4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZYveRLtXXY (8.36min)  

Kindness

The Science of Kindness (Life Vest Inside)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FA1qgXovaxU (2.01min)

Why kindness is good for you: Dr. David Hamilton at TEDxHackney

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyX-kTTzM00 (16.41mins)

The Biology of Kindness: How It Makes Us Happier and Healthier

http://healthland.time.com/2013/05/09/why-kindness-can-make-us-happier-healthier/  

Intentional Acts of Kindness http://www.mindful.org/mindfulness-practice/compassion-and-loving-kindness/intentional-acts-of-kindness  

RAK http://www.randomactsofkindness.org/

Four Ways to Encourage Kindness in Students

http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/4_ways_to_encourage_kindness_in_students  

A short Course in Kindness http://ashortcourseinkindness.com/

Why Teaching Kindness in Schools Is Essential to Reduce Bullying

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/teaching-kindness-essential-reduce-bullying-lisa-currie

Growth Mindset

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwDUhDDOM9M (2.20min)

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.

 

http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/e6/ee/34/e6ee34ea9b83391e297ac4ecb126477f.jpg    

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jE1j5Om7g0U (10.20min)  

Power of Yet

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLeUvZvuvAs#t=146 (2.10min)  

   

Studies Offer Practical Ways to Bring 'Growth Mindset' Research to Schools http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/inside-school-research/2014/04/studies_provides_practical_ins.html?cmp=ENL-EU-NEWS2

Why Some Kids Try Harder and Some Kids Give Up Posted:09/16/2014 7:05 pm EDT http://www.huffingtonpost.com/tracy-cutchlow/why-some-kids-try-harder-and-some-kids-give-up_b_5826816.html

Teaching about Growth Mindset Early in the Year

http://tworeflectiveteachers.blogspot.hk/2013/10/teaching-about-growth-mindset-early-in.html  

Growth Mindset : Mindsetmax

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5ac3k4wqW4 (2.40min)

 

BETTER BY MISTAKE: The Unexpected Benefits of Being Wrong by Alina Tugend

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBKz6LApVDY (1.40min)  

Professor Carol Dweck 'Teaching a growth mindset' at Young Minds 2013

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXhbtCcmsyQ (44.00min)

Gratitude

Gratitude Interventions and Psychological and Physical Well-Being

http://gratitudepower.net/science.htm

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.

The Gratitude Experiment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5lZBjWDR_c#t=194 (4.43min)

Robert Emmons :Why Gratitude Is Good –

Includes article and videos http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_gratitude_is_good  

http://www.unstuck.com/gratitude.html

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

http://youtu.be/V5sSB2bVCsE (2.47min)  

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

David Steindl-Rast: Want to be happy? Be grateful

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtBsl3j0YRQ (14.30min)  

http://www.bloglovin.com/viewer?blog=4732907&post=3391925083  

Struggling with Gratitude  http://positivepsychologynews.com/