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Pleased to meet you!
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 (PI) is a positively deviant organisationdedicated to the research and practice of well-being science forlife, school and work. PI’s BHAG (big, hairy, audacious goal) is tocreate flourishing lives and increase the well-being of the world!
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Meet Our Founder
S uzy has since conducted a number of scientific studies on evidence-based coaching to highlight its effectiveness in
improving goal attainment, resilience and well-being (email 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 cognitive-behavioural 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 is a leader in the complementary fieldsof Coaching Psychology and Positive Psychology
having conducted a world-first study on evidence-basedcoaching as an Applied Positive Psychology.
Dr. Suzy Green, D.Psyc. (Clin.) MAPSFounder of The Positivity Institute
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P I S C H O O L P R O G R A M
O ur 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.
PI School ServicesPI 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 successfullyapplying the latest scientific research to create positive school cultures.
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Why PI School?Is Your School Flourishing?
D oes 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 well-being 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 whole-school 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).
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Our Approach
O ur 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 well-being”. 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
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Our Approach
A s 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.
We value the opportunity to provide evidence for return oninvestment and utilise both objective and subject measurements.
This enables us to review performance against mutually agreed goals.
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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 (www.isfcp.net) 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
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Nuts & Bolts
Our 12-Month “Foundations of Positive Education” program includes:
• Pre-program questionnaires;
• 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;
Whilst our preferred approach to Positive Educationis to design and deliver bespoke interventions, we also
offer an introductory Positive Education package.
• Email or phone support;
• Post-program assessments to measure progress.
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O U R Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S
Meet Our Team
O ur 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 (HB332.2011) and the International Society for Coaching Psychology (www.isfcp.net). All PI Coaches abide by the Australian Psychological Society Code of Ethics and hold appropriate insurances.
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 collaborators and associates have expertise in:
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MAILING ADDRESS
Suite 11, Lingate House 409-411 New South Head Road
Double Bay, NSW 2028Australia
PHONE
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Client Services [email protected]
If you’d like to discuss our PI School Services, we’d love tomeet with you to determine the best approach for your school.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us via phone or email.
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