How do strengths related to creating an abundant organisation? When people are using their strengths they are more engaged in their work, their quality of performance increases, and they feel greater levels of happiness and vitality.

This course will start by introducing the theory and practice of strengths and positive psychology through a range of presentations, discussions, and experiential exercises. It will enable individuals and organisations to identify, understand and harness their strengths, whilst managing their weaknesses.

The British Psychological Society will be running a workshop on Positive Psychology which will take place in Bristol on Friday 17 September 2010. The workshop will look at why some people are more successful and have a better level of wellbeing than others. It will outline the five key principles of success and wellbeing, as established in the Positive Psychology literature. It will also give participants a series of tools and techniques for applying the principles to all areas of their professional and personal lives.

A two-day masterclass which provides an introduction to the science of happiness, strengths and well-being, covering the most important elements of Positive Psychology. Over two highly engaging and practical days, we will show you how to increase your well-being by integrating Positive Psychology interventions into your personal and professional development.

• An in-depth understanding of the principles of Positive Psychology, based on the latest scientific research
• Experience of the key evidence-based Positive Psychology interventions
• Knowledge of  how to incorporate Positive Psychology practices into your personal and professional life

Coaching with Positive Psychology - Foundation Masterclass: Open course with Lucy Ryan, 10-11 June, 2010, Central London

Unique to the UK, a two-day masterclass for coaches, managers, trainers, consultants and teachers who want to understand, and incorporate, positive psychology into their coaching practice or organisation.

“Quite simply, practical and inspiring.”

Tuesday May 18^th 7–9.30pm,  St George's Bristol, Great George Street, Off Park Street, Bristol BS1 5RR.  Positive Psychology Responses to Depression and Natural ways to boost your mood - an evening of positive discovery offering proven, practical strategies to improve your mood and protect against depression. Your hosts are Positive Psychologist Miriam Akhtar (co-presenter of The Happiness Training Plan CD), GP/Comedian Dr Phil Hammond (author of Sex, Sleep or Scrabble) and self-help specialist Dr Chris Johnstone (author of Find Your Power – a toolkit for resilience and positive change).

Master the Backbone of Positive Psychology

The VIA Intensive: Strengths is a 2-day, deep dive into the research and science-based interventions on the VIA Classification.The VIA Survey and the new VIA Interpretive Reports are fast becoming one of the most important tools in a psychologist’s or coach’s toolbox. The tools help identify and illustrate a client’s unique constellation of 24 strengths of character. Created by Drs. Martin Seligman and Chris Peterson, (Character Strengths and Virtues, 2004) the survey has been used by more than 1 million people worldwide.

Positive Psychology Masterclass: Date: 28^th & 29^th May 2010, Time: 10am to 4.30pm (9.30am registration), Cost: £199 + VAT (£233.83) (inc course materials, lunch & refreshments), Venue: The Engineers’ House, Clifton Down, Bristol.

This two-day Masterclass provides an introduction to the science of happiness, strengths and well-being, covering the most important elements of positive psychology. Over two highly engaging and practical days, we will show you how to increase your well-being and play to your strengths by integrating positive psychology interventions into your personal and professional development.