Licensure Lifeline: NCE & NCMHCE Prep Podcast

What’s Strong, Not What’s Wrong: A Guide to Positive Psychology

Matt Lawson Season 1 Episode 35

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In this episode of Licensure Lifeline, we explore the origins and impact of Positive Psychology, beginning with the pivotal moment in Martin Seligman’s garden that sparked a revolutionary shift in the field of psychology. We dive into the history, key contributors like Abraham Maslow and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, and foundational concepts such as strengths-based interventions, gratitude practices, and the PERMA model. Tune in and discover how focusing on what’s strong—not just what’s wrong—can transform counseling practice and improve lives. 🌱✨

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