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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.

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

Mental Health Questions

60 Thoughtful Mental Health Questions for Clients

We all have our good days and bad days. It is becoming common to take a mental health day to manage stress and prevent burnout [...]