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All the World’s Our Stage: Reflections on the IPPA World Congress
by Hanna Perlberger Sometimes it takes a wrong turn to get you to the right place. —Mandy Hale In his opening address at the Fourth World Congress on Positive Psychology, IPPA president Kim...
Asking the Right Questions About Life, the Universe, and Everything
by Shiri Rosenblat-Itzhak It’s early Friday morning, the first lecture after the formal opening of the IPPA World Congress 2015. David Cooperrider, co-creator and creative thought leader of...
The Pursuit of Happiness: Positive Psychology for Lawyers
by Bruce Sherman Virtually every aspect of the practice of law, ranging from the personal well-being of lawyers to law school education to specific practice areas, can benefit from the practice of...
When Strengths Collide
by Ruth Pearce There’s so much I learned from the IPPA World Congress last month—and so much more I have yet to learn. It needs time to settle. I will be replaying so many of the plenary sessions...
CiPP Tours: Elvis Sighting in Old Saybrook
by Nicole Stottlemyer There were tons of great things about our last CiPP Tour, in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, on June 15, including the salmon made by our amazing hostess, Trish Walden (everyone...
Three Things I Brought Home from the IPPA World Congress
by Ann Marie Ippoliti I often ask myself what in particular drove me to immerse myself in learning everything I can about positive psychology. There is the obvious answer: Who doesn’t want to be...
A Happier Life
by Tal Ben-Shahar Some version of the Golden Rule, reminding us to not do unto others as we would not have done unto ourselves, finds its way into most moral codes, be they secular or religious. It...
The Science of Career Happiness
by Denise Riebman I make people cry. A lot. It’s not intentional, but there are two questions I ask during career coaching that can trigger waterworks: “What do you love to do?” and “What are you...
Expanding our Capacity for Love
by Boriana Zaneva Love is all we need, indeed. Research shows that love, known in scientific circles as “positivity resonance,” is the main driving factor for personal growth and for building...