Curriculum
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What is Positive Psychology?
The Impact of Positive Education in the Classroom
The Role of Positivity in Flourishing
Wellbeing and Character Building
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Broaden & Build Theory of Positive Emotion
Narrow & Focus
The Science of Gratitude
Self-regulation and Willpower
Energy Depletion and Repletion
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The Power of Belonging
The Importance of Building Social Capital
Buffering Stress and Increasing Resilience Through Meaning
The Value of Finding Meaning
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Academic Excellence Through Positive Interventions
The Autonomic Nervous System and the Stress Response
Teaching Children to Self-soothe and Self-care
Breathing Tools to Regulate Energy
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Introduction to Resilience Skills
Building Emotional Intelligence by Working with Thoughts and Feelings
Preventative Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
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Building Social Connections
Self-Compassion
Working with the Storytelling Brain
Help Kids Make Sense of Their World
Working Through the Past and Setting Goals for the Future
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Integrating Classroom Energy Breaks
Movement and Mood/Focus
Self-Efficacy and Goal Setting
Understanding Brain Chemistry
Mental Contrasting
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The 5C’s of Mindfulness/Resilience
Reframing Thoughts
Brain Biases and Heuristics
Disputing Beliefs to Build Resilience
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Cultivating Curiosity as the Antidote to Judgement
Teaching Empathy and Compassion
Working with Introversion and Extroversion
Compassionate Communication
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Teaching Children Thought Holes and Thinking Traps
Using Somatic Psychology
Movements for Creating Calm or Energy
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Brain Regions and Worry
Understanding and Working with Worry
Tools to Deal with Worst-case Thinking
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The Science of Growth Mindset
Building Growth Mindset and Redirecting Fixed Mindset
How Praise and Criticism Impacts Mindset
Shifting Mindset
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The Power of Uncovering Purpose
Nurturing Passions in Children
Creating Rituals
How Habits Work
Meditation Practices for Classroom Use
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Character Strengths
Strengths-based Parenting and Teaching
Understanding Flow Theory to Increase Engagement
Redirect Anxiety and Boredom into Opportunities for Flow
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The Power of Basking
Forgiveness
Building Trust and Community
Forgiveness Interventions
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Understanding and Cultivating Grit in the Classroom
Tips and Strategies to Boost Motivation in the Classroom
Program Content Recap