Positive Psychology

Every persons growth journey is unique, also there are some general pathways and fundamentals that appear often. Below are common key steps to growth. These skills can be performed in several ways, they are presented here to give helpful structure to identify and strengthen what…

In our fast-paced, often stressful lives, it’s easy to overlook the good things in our world. The rush of daily responsibilities can overshadow small joys, leaving us feeling overwhelmed or stuck. But there’s a simple, research-backed practice that can make a profound difference in our…

Trying to answer the question, “Cody, that’s cool and all, ‘look for the helpers, turn to community’… but like, how?”; I pulled from theories in positive, organizational, and relationship psychology arenas. While this is not a definitive guide to the kind of community you want…

This tool, based on the Aftermath of a Regrettable Incident tool, helps couples to process and celebrate what worked and creates the opportunity to discuss how to incorporate this type success into their relationship going forward. Also look at Active Constructive Responding. Instructions Feelings Share…

Roughly 1 in 10 combat veterans suffer Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (most of whom had per-existing traumas). Not every traumatic event leaves a person only hurt, about half to two-thirds experience Post Traumatic Growth. Generally people can come out of negative experiences surviving, striving, or…

There is no right way to grieve. Also, there’s three ways people come back from loss. They survive, are restored, or thrive. Survivors make it through the hurt, and may always have an emotional limp. Those who are restored come out of the hurt about…