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3 positive psychology exercises

Download 3 Free Positive Psychology Exercises (PDF)

Enhance wellbeing with these free, science-based exercises that draw on the latest insights from positive psychology.

Positive CBT

What Is Positive CBT? Using Positive Psychology in Therapy

Many people are familiar with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and know that it is an effective form of talk therapy. CBT integrates cognitive restructuring and [...]

CBT Exercises

35+ Powerful CBT Exercises & Techniques for Therapists

For many clients, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) has been life changing, enhancing their psychological wellness, workplace performance, and relationships (Werson et al., 2022). CBT’s widely [...]

Gratitude

20 Gratitude Exercises & Activities to Boost Wellbeing

Gratitude is more than simply saying thank you. It’s a powerful practice that can boost happiness, improve relationships, and enhance overall wellbeing. Incorporating gratitude exercises [...]

Mental health activities and games

20 Mental Health Activities, Games & Worksheets (& PDF)

Mental health and wellbeing are often the primary concerns of clients seeking a service from helping professionals. To establish trust and healthy boundaries for these [...]

Communication games for students

30+ Communication Games & Activities to Improve Social Skills

Throughout my career in psychology and business, I’ve worked with many socially skilled individuals who can navigate even the most difficult conversations. They have mastered [...]

Concept of flow

Mihály Csíkszentmihályi: The Father of Flow

Diving down through 30 meters of water on a single breath felt effortless — I was utterly immersed in the moment. The instructor described freediving [...]

Positive Aging

Positive Aging: Redefining What Aging Successfully Means

Having spent a large part of my career working with aging communities of one sort or another, I have had the privilege to witness all [...]

Character Traits

Character Traits: How to Foster the Good & Manage the Bad

As a psychologist and educator with over a decade of experience integrating character development into clinical treatment, I’ve seen firsthand the transformative power of cultivating [...]

Intrusive thoughts

Are Intrusive Thoughts Normal? 6 Ways to Handle Them

Imagine this: You’re in the middle of an important meeting, and out of nowhere, a bizarre, totally uninvited thought pops into your head, something like, [...]

Cognitive distortion

Cognitive Distortions: 15 Examples & Worksheets (PDF)

As humans, we are hardwired to see what is wrong in the world around us, rather than what is right. Evolutionarily speaking, thinking this way [...]