The Happiness Training Plan
Seven Highly Effective Habits of Happy People, May 19th, Bristol
Join two of the UK's leading practitioners of positive psychology for an inspiring, uplifting and fun day of discovery as we explore the science of happiness. In this wholly practical day you will have the opportunity to try for yourself some of the highly effective habits which science shows us lead to sustainable happiness. Sample the evidence-based tools to boost your positivity, develop your capacity for happiness and build your well-being, making a significant difference to your personal development and with practice to your life.
This approach is based on the scientific evidence that you can increase your own happiness, and that the skills to do this, such as optimistic thinking, finding flow and playing to your strengths, can be learned. You will come away with your personal toolbox, being handed the keys to a happy and flourishing life. More info in the 7habitsbookingform.
Positive Psychology Masterclass: Part 1
Thurs & Fri 24-25th May; Weds & Thurs 20-21st June 2012
Standard (inc Early Bird & Concessions): £349 + VAT(£418.80) FFI: miriam@positivepsychologytraining.co.uk
Part 2
Thursday 5th & 6th July 2012
Concs/Early Bird: £349 + VAT(£418.80). Full Price: £549 + VAT (£658.80). PayPal facility below for full rate. To access the early bird/concessionary rate please follow directions in the booking form.
The Happiness Training Plan by Dr Chris Johnstone and Miriam Akhtar
The Happiness Training Plan is a self-help audio programme to increase happiness using techniques from the science of positive psychology. It was launched at the 2008 University of Bristol Happiness Lectures.
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The strategies are unique in drawing on extensive research into positive psychology, the science of happiness together with the presenters’ personal experiences of recovery from depression.
The CD is the result of two years’ research and condenses what is known about increasing happiness into 12 easy-to-follow strategies.
Each strategy lasts about five minutes. It’s recommended that you listen to the whole CD and then practice one or two strategies at a time.
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Active Hope by Chris Johnstone with Joanna Macy is out!
Chris Johnstone’s new book, Active Hope, co-authored with Joanna Macy, is published on April 15th 2012.
‘Over the last four years, Joanna Macy and I have been working together on creating this book. It is published by New World Library in the US on March 21st, and in the UK on April 15th. In Australia and New Zealand, it comes out through Finch Publishing on April 1st. Click the following link for a peak of the cover.’
Chris Johnstone is a medical doctor who has pioneered the application of positive psychology within the UK health service. Featuring in the Independent on Sunday’s 2010 Happy List of people contributing to happiness in Britain, he is the author of the self-help book Find Your Power – a toolkit for resilience and positive change (2nd ed, Permanent Publications, 2010) and Active Hope, co-authored with Joanna Macy.
Chris’s Website
Miriam Akhtar is a positive psychologist, coach, trainer, author and producer. She was one of the first positive psychologists to qualify in the UK on Europe’s first Masters in Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP). She’s the author of Positive Psychology for Overcoming Depression and a founder member of both the Centre for Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP) and the International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA).
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Testimonials
“Clearly presented, easy to follow and, more importantly, highly practical. I love the Happiness Training Plan CD and recommend it to both colleagues and patients” - Dr Mark Daykin, GP.
“Training to be happy? Can it possibly be done? Can listening to a CD actually make us feel more alive, solve our problems and lead to an inner state of joy? It sounds impossible but what wouldn’t we give to be able to do this! The Happiness Training Plan suggests that far from being a random process, we actually have some control over our happiness, health and consciousness. Listening, relaxing and practising is what it takes to bring about profound and far-reaching changes, which help us to tune in to the inner voice of love and the source of our divinity. I have seen people change in this way and know that it can happen.” - Pat Pilkington MBE, Co-Founder, Penny Brohn Cancer Care (formerly Bristol Cancer Help Centre)
“A helpful, practical and easy to follow course for creating more happiness in our lives – it’s nice to find something so down to earth and straightforward which suits the listener” -Liz Igoe, Psychotherapist
“Excellent content that gives you the keys to happiness as well as plenty of tips on making it work for you” - Elizabeth Digby-Firth, CBT Therapist
“The format is really original, it’s like listening to a radio programme, easy to follow with high quality material” - Sue Morgan, Consultant
“An excellent self help tool that offers a wide range of practical strategies which are easily applicable to everyday situations. Highly recommended for anyone working in the mental health services or simply wanting to enhance their own levels happiness and wellbeing” -Jennifer Horsfall (Senior Practitioner, The Wellbeing Service, The University of the West of England)
Miriam's latest news
First review of Positive Psychology for Overcoming Depression – “a classic” says Dr Jerome Carson
“For many years I have recommended “Mind Over Mood,” as the psychological treatment manual of choice. Miriam Akhtar has now written a very credible depression treatment manual, based on the principles of positive psychology. I am sure that this book will go on to become one of the few other classics in this field.”
12 secrets of being happy from 100 world experts – Daily Mail
Miriam was mentioned in a Daily Mail article as one of the world’s leading experts on the psychology of happiness. Learn more about the evidence-based techniques to grow your happiness in the CD The Happiness Training Plan, in Miriam’s new book (see right), try some one-to-one coaching or come to the Positive Psychology Masterclass on Feb 23rd & 24th in Bristol.
12 secrets of being happy from 100 world experts
Chris' latest news
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Or read about Miriam’s PE (Positive Emotions) kit for depression on Positive Psychology News.
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