Applying the science of

well-being.

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Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.

We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous?

Actually, who are you not to be?

... as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

- Marianne Williamson

school consulting

The Positivity Company applies the science of well being to education. Neuroscience and Positive Psychology are natural partners with teaching and leading schools. Why?

Because, all learning involves the brain and knowing just a few basic facts about how this amazing organ works helps all aspects of education from preventing student behavior problems to staff job satisfaction. But, it is rare that teachers or school administrators have had a single class in the brain, and if their class was more than about 10 years ago almost everything they learned was wrong! The Positivity Company helps staff, students and parents learn to use a few simple brain facts to improve all aspects of the school. (We know this claim sounds outrageous - contact us for more details)

Because our schools are under relentless negative criticism and pressure from many quarters, for example, meeting the Annual Yearly Progress aspects of the No Child Left Behind law. Positive Psychology offers a simple to administer way to focus your school on student and staff strengths; hope, and attitude toward school. It fits well with and adds further depth to Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS). We measure the results of our work so it also fits well with Response to Intervention (RTI).

A recent (2008) example of an intervention applying positive psychology and interpersonal neurobiology: High School Reflections on Mirror Neurons

How the strength based approach works:
Imagine back to your days in school - you get your report card - it has all high grades, but one "F".

What will your parents and teachers focus on? Silly question - The "F" of course.

With the best of intentions they might say: "You need to work harder in that Failing class. Spend more time studying and doing homework. " In other words put more energy into that weak area.

POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY RESEARCH SHOWS THAT IS EXACTLY THE WRONG THING TO DO!!

The research shows they should have said - "Work harder on those A's - use as much energy as you can on getting even better at what you are good at. Work on low grade to bring it up to "good enough."

It is important for students to bring up weak areas to the point that they won't be major obstacles. But good enough is well good enough. Want your students to be successful when they graduate? Focus on their strengths.

HERE IS THE RESEARCH ON STRENGTHS AND SUCCESS

Have questions? Call The Positivity Company at 877-418-4234 or email us