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What is Positive Criminology? (+ 14 Theories & Worksheets)
In 1764, the Italian criminologist and philosopher Cesare Beccaria wrote an essay that changed the face of the criminal law system across Europe and influenced the thinking of Thomas Jefferson in the...
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How to Set Healthy Therapist-Client Relationship Boundaries
Whether or not we’ve thought about it, each of us carries in our heads an implicit set of boundaries that dictate how we expect to be treated in the professional environment. However, in some...
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Client Resistance in Therapy: How to Help Difficult Clients
Facing a client who is resistant or possibly hostile to the therapeutic process or therapist can be unsettling and challenge the treatment’s success (Clay, 2017). However, the therapist must be...
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How to Build Rapport With Clients: 18 Examples & Questions
As every good clinician knows, diving into deep discussions without first establishing rapport is a sure-fire way to derail the therapeutic process. It can also increase client attrition. In contrast,...
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What Is Validation in Therapy & Why Is It Important?
Validation means that you understand where the other person is coming from, even if you disagree with what they say or do (Rather & Miller, 2015). Recognizing that someone’s feelings and thoughts...
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Applying Positive Psychology at Work: Your Ultimate Guide
In 1998, positive organizational psychology at work gained legitimacy when the father of the movement, Martin Seligman, chose it as the theme for his term as president of the American Psychological...
View ArticleWhat Is Positive Psychology? A Starting Point
Positive psychology uses science to uncover, understand, and share what allows individuals and communities to thrive – or flourish (Boniwell & Tunariu, 2019; Seligman, 2011). In doing so, it...
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PositivePsychology.com Podcast #6 – Nicole Geschwind on Positive CBT
In this episode on the PositivePsychology.com podcast, Hugo talks with Positive CBT expert and researcher Nicole Geschwind. Nicole Geschwind published the world’s first study on Positive CBT. In this...
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What Is Negativity Bias and How Can It Be Overcome?
Do you sometimes feel stuck thinking about unpleasant encounters you’ve had or setbacks you’ve endured? When you read the news, do you find yourself drawn to the more depressing articles? As humans, we...
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7 Best Positive Psychology Podcasts to Give a Listen
Using a purely unscientific approach, and not considering download numbers or even reviews, here is a brief list of positive psychology podcasts that will: Make you laugh Teach you about yourself Teach...
View Article12 Myths & Misconceptions About Positive Psychology
Positive psychology is a fast-growing, emergent discipline within psychology. Technically, positive psychology is still in its salad days, passing the 25 year mark since its inception only recently. It...
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19 Top Positive Psychology Exercises for Clients or Students
Humans are hardwired to pay attention to negative experiences. We have a propensity to attend to, learn from, and use negative information far more than positive information. As such, many clients are...
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