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Positive psychology

This perspective is presented formally and in detail by the evolutionary biologist Bjørn Grinde in his book Darwinian Happiness.


Michelle Gielan

At Good Think Inc., a positive psychology consulting firm, Michelle and CEO Shawn Achor offer consultancy services, seminars, and presentations that utilize scientific research in positive psychology to better work performance.

Values in Action Inventory of Strengths

It was created by Christopher Peterson and Martin Seligman, well-known researchers in the field of positive psychology, in order to operationalize their Character Strengths and Virtues Handbook (CSV).


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Awe

In Awe: The Delights and Dangers of Our Eleventh Emotion, neuropsychologist and positive psychology guru Pearsall presents a phenomenological study of awe.

Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness

The focus of the non-religious/non-spiritual Penn Resiliency Program, supported in part by Martin Seligman through the University of Pennsylvania Positive Psychology Center, was mostly on adolescent depression treatment, teaching cognitive-behavioral and social problem-solving skills to build resilience.

Flourish

Flourishing in positive psychology, is living in an optimal range of human functioning.