We give our deepest appreciation to all the speakers featured on the Positivity Hour during 2021. We know that positive emotions buffer resilient people, increase coping skills, and fuel our ability to thrive. Each of your singular voices has been an active ingredient in making the series such a success.
We thank you from the bottom our hearts. You made a difference.
Please enjoy viewing—or revisiting!—our 2021 webinars.
January
Navigating the New Year with Creative Approaches, with Jude Treder-Wolff
The Healing Power of Connection, with Phoebe Atkinson
Embodied Joy 2021, Megha Nancy Buttenheim
What do we do from here? Chaos or Community? with Uneeda Brewer and Stephen Redmond
Part 1 https://wholebeinginstitute.com/chaos-or-community-part-1/
Part 2 https://wholebeinginstitute.com/chaos-or-community-part-2/
Conversations worth having, with Sue Baldwin
Equity in Practice, Gwendolyn VandSant
Self-Compassion for Parents and Caregivers, with Dianna Collier
February
Wisdom from ‘Groundhog Day’ and VIA Character Strengths, with Jane Anderson
Positivity and the Heart, with Caroline Kohles and Megha Nancy Buttenheim
Suzette Shahmoon teaches you how to control your inner critic
Expanding Our Capacity for Love, with Borianna Zaheva
Dr. Sherry Kelly explains how to use the power of positive psychology in everyday life
Part 1
Part 2
Inducing Vitality Strategies from the field of Positive Psychology, with Dr. Lorraine Gahles-Kildow
Megan McDonough – Strengthening Your Connectedself
March
Customize Your Happiness Practices for Greater Joy, with Caroline Kohles
The Courage to Try a Springboard for Transformation, with Whitney Chapman
Compassion inside and out: Megha Nancy Buttenheim
Clara Mastronardi, Riding the Wave Called Life – Positive Psychology and Building Resilience
Dr. Lianov discusses the powerful reinforcing link between positive psychology and health
A 1-Year Milestone: What’s changed in you? Megan McDonough with Caroline Kohles and Phoebe Atkinson
The Healing Power of Hope: Bridging Science and Practice, Dan Tomasulo
April
The Power and Joy of Self-Regulation, with Caroline Kohles and Winnalee Zeeb
Barbara Fredrickson interviews you about how to improve your mental health
Positive Transformation: From the Personal and Professional with Henrique Bueno
The 7 Attributes for the Strengths-Based Practitioner Ruth Pearce
Dr. Nancy Kirsner: Holding the Tension between Opposites: Connectivity and Loneliness in the Pandemic
Sandy Campbell: Hope and Your Health
InSPIREd Earth Day Celebration Megha Nancy Andtenheim
GROUND in your Mindfulness and Positive Psychology Practices with Susanne LURGER
Your Foot is Your Root: Positive Psychology and the Necessity to Walk with Mikael Kamber
May
The SHAPES of Loving Movement: Six Ways to Embody Positive Energy and Spark Joy, with Dr. Elaine O’Brien
The Return to ‘Normal’: Investing in a Grounded Optimism, with Dr. Maria Sirois
Busting Through Burnout: Part 1 of the Marathon of COVID with Gary Redfeather and Dr. Sherry Kelly
Denise Reibman discusses the Double Mask of Career Shame: Overworked, and Underhappy
Sanj Katyal MD: Stop Chasing Happiness
The Play’s the Thing: Using Play to Improve Your Mental Health, with Nick Gissal
With Dr. Margarita Tarragona: Making Meaning Through Stories: How Conversation and Writing Can Help Us Live More Meaningful Lives
June
A Practical Guide to Strengths-Based Forgiveness, with Nancy Polsky
Jodi Welman: The Gift of Mortality – Re-enter Your Post-Pandemic World
Tony Zipple: Benefit Finding: A Path Forward in Difficult Times
Living Sunny Side Up: Positive Psychology Practices for Thrive in Life with Kelye Rouse brown
The Marathon of COVID Part 2: How to Get Through Burnout with Gary Redfeather and Dr. Sherry Kelly
Creating BLISS with Caroline Kohles, Winalee Zeeb
Megha Nancy Buttenheim – Summer with Relaxing Positivity
Learning from the Pandemic Through Positive Psychology, Phoebe Atkinson, and Caroline Kohles
Stop Pushing the River: The Practice Of Trusting the Flow for Self, Community and Planet Well-Being with Edi Pasalis
July
Designing an InSPIRED summer with Phoebe Atkinson & Caroline Kohles
Positive Religion: Hope and Gratitude through a Jewish Lens with Rabbi Debra Orenstein
Caroline Kohles Activate the Hope Circuitry to Manage Fear and Anxiety with NIA
Stephanie Jalinos: The Power of Choice: Intentions, Attentions, and Actions
Michele Ruskino, Go Forth singing: Positive Psychology Meets Social Activism
SOARING into Strength with Lisa Buksbaum
The Hero’s Journey and Its Application to Everyday Life, with Sergio Hernandez
August
Next Step: Realizing The Hidden Opportunity in Transitions, Megan McDonough and Maria Sirois
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Day 2
Day 3
Inspire Your Ideal: A Practice To Create Your Ideal Self And Inspire Others On Your Journey Sue Knight Deutsch
Exercise and Positive Psychology: A Link Between Caroline Kohles
As We Emerge: Positive Potential of Incidental Connectivity, with Sharen Baroza
Improv for Well-Being In Uncertain Times, with Jude Treder-Wolff
Destination Resilience: The Value of Persistence Through Life’s Storms, with Christine E. Agaibi, PhD
Zen and Invention: Positive Psychology, Creative Happiness and Zen: Ali Lanzetta
Understanding and Cultivating Awe—for the High Holidays and Every Day, with Rabbi Debra Orenstein
September
Compassionate Spiritual Accounting: Preparing for the Days of Awe, with Amanda Davidowitz
Fresh Starts in the Pandemic: Embracing the Paradox of Struggle and Ease, with Jen Groves
You Deserve the Space You Take Up in This World: Moving Beyond Inferiority through Self-Compassion, with Erin Crosby
Donna Miller, Unshakable Happiness
October
Self-Hypnosis to Eliminate or Control Pain with Caroline Kohles and Winnalee Zeeb
Who Am I—Really? With Hanna Perlberger
Making Positive Psychology Work for You In Everyday Life, with Dr. Sherry Kelly
Positive Psychology: Remembering the BODY! with Megha Nancy Buttenheim
Survivorship to Thrivorship – How the Portals of Growth Can Take Us There – Kathy Washburn
Grit & Grace: A Roadmap for Finding the Strength to Flourish Through Adversity, with Kara Coleman
Why We Do What we Do: Understanding self-motivation Ozge Kantas
With Uneeda Brewer, 3 Positive Psychology Tools for Social Activists to Sustain Their Inner Being
November
A Narrative Writing and Imagery Project for Healing and Growth, with Anne Gustin
Lost and Found: A Compass for Your Heroine’s/Hero’s Journey, with Alice Dommert
Lena Lissitskaya shares foundational positive psychology practices to incorporate into every day life
Positive Psychology and the Art of Leadership with Paul Papierski
Cairns for Resilience…Creating Yours in Times of Uncertainty, with Nancy Fliss
The 360 Degree Project: A Photographic Journey Interpreted Through the Lens of VIA Strengths and Awe, with Mary Halpin (no recording)
Yaroslav Aristeiguieta: Boosting your Gratitude Superpower
Human Connection is More Important Than Ever, Katherine Libonate
December
Positive Psychology and Caregiver Assistance with Joanne Travers
Keep Growing in Challenging Times, with Camila Valcarengh
Dr. Sherri Kelly shares positive psychology to manage holiday stress
Amanda Davidowitz – Shine Your Light! Eight Ways to Boost Resilience This Holiday Season
7 Steps to Having a Playful Heart in 2022—at Home, at Work, in Life! with Lisa Sullivan
Gratitude in All Time, Nancy Kirsner, Rabbi Debra Oderenstein, and Natalie Hoerner
