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The Power of Kindness

The Power of Kindness

by Lynda Wallace Think of the kindest person you know. Now think of the happiest. Is it the same person? Chances are pretty good that it is, because very few things make us as happy as being kind....

Love Dogs and Letting Your Yoga Dance

Love Dogs and Letting Your Yoga Dance

by Megha Nancy Buttenheim I have always adored dogs—I’ve sometimes wondered if I was one in a former life, maybe a yellow lab or a black royal standard poodle with no pom-poms. Due to highly...

How to Say YES to Life

by Maria Sirois When we think of resilience, we usually think of its relationship to the difficult moments. It helps us through traumas and tragedies and unexpected shifts in our days. We call upon...

WBI Welcomes New Chief Learning Officer

by Megan McDonough It is my great pleasure to introduce you to Wholebeing Institute’s new Chief Learning Officer: Dr. Karen Whelan-Berry. You may know Karen—she’s been closely involved with...

CiPP Student Spotlight: Lisa Sullivan

CiPP Student Spotlight: Lisa Sullivan

On Becoming an Expert by Suzee Connole One sentence brought Lisa Sullivan to the Certificate in Positive Psychology and, ultimately, changed the trajectory of her career: If you’re going to teach...

A 30-Minute Strengths Activity for Groups

A 30-Minute Strengths Activity for Groups

by Nicole Stottlemyer Want to bring a group together? Here’s a great group-building activity related to VIA strengths that can be used in lots of ways—at a corporate workshop, school event, game...

CiPP Student Spotlight: Kate Lombardo

CiPP Student Spotlight: Kate Lombardo

by Suzee Connole There is an abundance of ways to navigate towards wellness. Eating better, working out, and getting more sleep are typically at the top of the list. But have you tried...