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