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Most of us are familiar with mental illness—whether through personal experience, someone we care about, or what we’ve learned in school or the media. We understand what it is, why it happens, and how we can move from struggling to stable—from negative to neutral.
But what about the other side of the human experience?
The joy of a long-awaited vacation.
The meaning we find in parenting.
The pride of achieving a career goal.
The gratitude for a close friend.
The strengths of a high-performing team.
The presence after a yoga session.
The fulfillment of helping a neighbor.
The growth gained from a setback.
The inspiration of a great leader.
How can we experience more of those moments?
That’s where positive psychology comes in. It complements traditional psychology—not by focusing on illness, but by exploring what makes life worth living. It helps us build mental health, not just treat mental illness. While traditional psychology helps us go from negative to neutral, positive psychology aims to take us north of neutral—into a space where we can grow, feel, and thrive.
Because mental health isn’t just the absence of illness. It’s also the presence of purpose, connection, resilience, and joy. And just like we study and support mental illness, we can—and should—study and support mental health.
Why well-being
Most of us probably know someone who studied medicine and became a doctor. Someone who studied education and became a teacher. Someone who studied law and became a lawyer, or engineering and became an engineer.
But how many of us know someone who studied well-being and became a… what, exactly?
For a long time, happiness and well-being were explored mainly through philosophy or religion. It wasn’t something you could major in, let alone turn into a profession. Some still see it as “happiology”—not serious science. Others think it isn’t practical, doesn’t pay, or simply don’t know it is a thing—and that it can be life-changing.
That began to shift in 1998, when Dr. Martin Seligman, then-president of the American Psychological Association, formally introduced positive psychology as a scientific field. Still young—less than 30 years old—positive psychology has grown into a respected discipline taught at Ivy League universities, certified by global programs, and practiced around the world.
Today, the science of well-being is solving problems for and applied by:
Teachers in classrooms
Leaders and HR professionals in organizations
Healthcare workers in hospitals and clinics
Parents at home
Couples in marriage and partnership
Therapists and coaches in one-on-one settings
Governments, nonprofits, sports teams, and even entertainers
Why? Because learning the science and building the skills of well-being is relevant to just about every problem, every profession, and every person.
The research is clear: happier people experience more career success, stronger relationships, more fulfilling marriages, better health, and greater resilience.
In short: happier people feel better, do better, longer.
That’s why I care so deeply about the science of well-being—and why I invite you to care about it too.
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Who: Anyone curious about how the science of well-being can help solve real-world challenges and improve the quality of their work, relationships, and life.
What: A 9-month online certification program in positive psychology that teaches the tools of human flourishing—and how to apply them through meaningful work anywhere in the world.
Through this transformative experience, you'll gain:
A growth mindset rooted in science
A skillset for service and positive impact
The agency to lead change—locally and globally
Learn directly from leading experts in positive psychology and join a powerful, purpose-driven community of peers who share your desire to help others grow, feel, and thrive.
When: Stay tuned for my next cohort launching in 2026! Contact me to express interest or learn more about how this program could be a game-changer for you.
