We want to thank you for your patience as it’s been a very crazy, busy year and we’ve missed you all. We hopefully will be able to start uploading again more consistently!

This episode is dedicated to Dr. Michael Havens, who just retired after his time at MSU-Billings. He is certainly a special man and educator, who has touched many lives, he will be sorely missed as he goes into the next chapter of his life.

This is the last episode of our PERMA series with our very special guest, Dr. Havens! While learning about Engagement, how it affects our lives, and how we can find our balance, you can hear his unique perspective from his experience in psychology, research, and education.

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References:

Seligman, M. (2012) Flourish. Simon & Schuster.

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11482-018-9695-z#:~:text=Thus%2C%20whereas%20strengths%20such%20as,with%20pleasure%2C%20teamwork%20with%20positive

In today's episode learn about positive emotions and ways we can use activities to cultivate those positive emotions.

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References:

Seligman, M. (2012) Flourish. Simon & Schuster.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3122271/#:~:text=The%20broaden%2Dand%2Dbuild%20theory%20posits%20that%20experiences%20of%20positive,to%20social%20and%20psychological%20resources.

https://www.jstor.org/stable/41038601

Cheavens, J.S., & Feldman, D.B. (2021). The Science and Application of Positive Psychology. Cambridge University Press.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2908186/#:~:text=A%20core%20principle%20of%20the,the%20neural%20circuitry%20of%20emotions.

https://dbtselfhelp.com/increasing-positive-emotions-3/

https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/behavior/the-psychology-of-hedonic-adaptation-what-you-should-know-about-it/

In this episode of Naturally Strong learn about accomplishments, "good" and "bad" goals, and tips on for your accomplishments.

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References:

Seligman, M. (2012) Flourish. Simon & Schuster.

https://www.viacharacter.org/research/findings/character-strengths-and-achievement

There are many types of relationships and all of them can use improvement and work. Learn how to just that and more in today's episode!

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References:

Seligman, M. (2012) Flourish. Simon & Schuster.

https://positivepsychology.com/perma-model/#:~:text=Relationships%20in%20the%20PERMA%20model,particularly%20important%20as%20we%20age.

https://www.viacharacter.org/research/findings/character-strengths-and-positive-relationships

Learn about the aspect of meaning in PERMA, a positive psychology model and all that it can bring to your life, in today's episode!

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References:

https://www.viacharacter.org/topics/articles/research-backed-strategies-to-help-you-flourish

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9607835/#:~:text=The%20PERMA%20model%20was%20introduced,%2C%20and%20Accomplishment%20(PERMA).

https://www.viacharacter.org/topics/articles/find-meaning-everyday-with-these-3-strengths

https://www.viacharacter.org/resources/activities/meaning-wheel

Learn about the virtue transcendence and the character strengths that fall under it!

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References:

Peterson, C., & Seligman, M.E.P., & Csikszentmihalyi, M. (2004). Character strengths and virtues: A handbook and classification, volume 1. American Psychological Association.

viacharacter.org

In this episode we give you the run down of positive psychology, the history of VIA and the uses it can have in therapy and daily life.

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References:

Niemiec, R.M. (2018). Character strengths interventions: A field guide for practitioners. Hogrefe Publishing Group.

Peterson, C., & Seligman, M.E.P., & Csikszentmihalyi, M. (2004). Character strengths and virtues: A handbook and classification, volume 1. American Psychological Association.

Seligman, M.E.P. (2000). Positive psychology: An introduction. American Psychologist, 55. 5-14. https://dx.doi/10.1037/0003-066X.55.1.5

Wagner, L., Pindeus, L., & Ruch, W. (2021). Character Strengths in the Life Domains of Work, Education, Leisure, and Relationships and Their Associations With Flourishing. Frontiers in psychology, 12, 597534. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.597534

Mindfulness continued! Learn about the application of mindfulness and the positive affects it can have on our lives with our special guest Anna Claypool, a certified yoga instructor and LCPC!

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References:

Boettcher, J., Aström, V., Påhlsson, D., Schenström, O., Andersson, G., & Carlbring, P. (2014). Internet-based

mindfulness treatment for anxiety disorders: a randomized controlled trial. Behavior therapy, 45(2), 241–253.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.beth.2013.11.003

Cheavens, J.S., & Feldman, D.B. (2022). The science and application of positive psychology. Cambridge

University Press.

Shapiro, S.L., Carlson, L.E., Astin, J.A., & Freedman, B. (2006). Mechanisms of mindfulness. Journal of

Clinical Psychology, 62(3), 373-386. https://dx.doi.10.1002/jclp.20237.

Siegel, R. D., Germer, C. K., & Olendzki, A. (2009). Mindfulness: what is it? Where did it come from? In F.

Didonna & F. Didonna (Eds), Clinical handbook of mindfulness (pp. 17–35). New York, NY: Springer.

In this episode we discuss mindfulness, savoring, flow, meditation, and how to use these aspects in daily life. Come back next time for Part 2: The Application of Mindfulness.

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References:

Boettcher, J., Aström, V., Påhlsson, D., Schenström, O., Andersson, G., & Carlbring, P. (2014). Internet-based mindfulness treatment for anxiety disorders: a randomized controlled trial. Behavior therapy, 45(2), 241–253. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.beth.2013.11.003

Cheavens, J.S., & Feldman, D.B. (2022). The science and application of positive psychology. Cambridge University Press.

Eberth, J., & Sedlmeier, P. (2012). The effects of mindfulness meditation: A meta-analysis. Mindfulness 3, 174–189. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-012-0101-x

Shapiro, S.L., Carlson, L.E., Astin, J.A., & Freedman, B. (2006). Mechanisms of mindfulness. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 62(3), 373-386. https://dx.doi.10.1002/jclp.20237.

Siegel, R. D., Germer, C. K., & Olendzki, A. (2009). Mindfulness: what is it? Where did it come from? In F. Didonna & F. Didonna (Eds), Clinical handbook of mindfulness (pp. 17–35). New York, NY: Springer.

Silva, L., & Spann, R.T. (2023). Mindfulness v. meditation: What’s the difference? Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/mindfulness-vs-meditation

In today's episode we introduce the co-hosts, Jenna Christensen, Kaitee Kavlie, Emma Power, and Kameron Nelson. We discuss what brought them to positive psychology, some of their character strengths, and their motivation to bring character strengths to the community.

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The Center for Wellbeing, PLLC - Positive Psychology Consultants, 24 Character Strengths, Naturally Strong (naturallystrongmt.com)

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