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Positive psychology is a topic area within the field of psychology that seeks to provide scientific answers to the question "What is the good life?" Positive psychology is not a modality for treating psychological disorders. The Canadian Positive Psychology Association (CPPA) offers learning opportunities about positive psychology through educational events such as workshops and conferences. CPPA does not offer psychological services of any kind. Anyone seeking counseling, therapy or other forms of (mental) health services is advised to consult a licensed (mental) health services professional. Membership in CPPA does not provide members with any credentials or certification to practice, does not qualify someone as a psychologist, or allow them to offer psychological services.


Upcoming events

  • Full Conference Video Recordings for the 2nd Educating for Resilience Conference - November 2015

    • 28 Mar 2016
    • 01 Apr 2018
    • Online Immediate Download
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    Did you miss our 2nd Educating for Resilience Conference in November 2015? Register now to buy a school-wide license and start building resilient classrooms. This license allows you to share these resources with everyone in your school for a very low price. 


    Description:

    In November 2015, the Canadian Positive Psychology Association held the 2nd Educating for Resilience Conference. This conference was developed for teachers, counsellors, educators, and positive psychology practitioners who are interested in learning about how to use Positive Psychology to increase resilience in schools. We partnered with Upper Canada College (UCC) and had a complete new line-up of talented and highly inspirational speakers. It was an outstanding day of learning about how to increase resilience in schools for student, faculty, and staff.


    While traditional mental health programs focus on coping with mental illness, Educating for Resilience provides the strategies and techniques to increase positive mental health and fitness - a rapidly growing focus in the teaching community. Register now and start building resilient classrooms!


    DIGITAL CONFERENCE AGENDA:


    Introduction to Positive Psychology

    Presenter: Louisa Jewell, MAPP / President of CPPA


    How to Build Resilience Through Teacher-Student Relationships and School Culture 

    Presenter: Greg Evans, Ph. D. / CPPA Board Member & Dir., the Happiness Enhancement Grp.


    Mindful Educators – Resilient Students: An Experiential Approach to Steadying the Mind, Calming the Heart and Relaxing the Body 

    Presenter: Heidi Bornstein


    The Lens of Character Strengths to Develop Social and Emotional Competencies for Leaners of All Ages! 

    Presenter: Jillian Darwish Ed. D. / President of Mayerson Accademy


    Understanding Kindness in the School Context: Implications for Educators 

    Presenters: Holli-Anne Passmore & John Tyler Binfet / University of British Colombia


    Weaving Positive Psychology into Your Curriculum: Stories from the Front Line

    Panel Discussion:


    The Moments that Make Champions - GRIT

    Presenter: Caroline Adams Miller, MAPP / Author, Speaker & Educator


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  • Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP) - Toronto, ON

    • 29 Apr 2017
    • 01 Oct 2017
    • Toronto, ON

    The CPPA is proud to work in partnership with the Flourishing Center to bring the Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP) program to our Canadian community.


    CAPP graduates feel empowered that they know the science behind happiness, well-being and flourishing, so that when people say, “Why should I invest in becoming happier?” Graduates can share facts like, “Research shows happy people are physically healthier, they have stronger social networks, they achieve more and have even been found to live longer.”







    Certification offers personal and professional rewards to the individual who attains it. Because the CAPP program is ICF approved to award CCE hours, coaches receive a total of 36 CCE's upon graduation. Certification validates specialty knowledge, enhances professional credibility, and contributes to feelings of personal accomplishment.


    This certification program consists of seven on-sites (all day Saturday and Sunday) that meet at the Centre for Social Innovation Regent Park and 17 Distance Learning Modules that meet virtually. (The location of the on-site meetings will be announced as the dates get closer.) All On Sites meet from 9am–6pm on Saturday and Sunday.


    About the 6 month program:

    • Cost: $4500-$4800 (depending on your payment plan)
    • Meet in person for 7 weekends (9am-6pm) and participate in lively weekly teleclasses.OS 1 (Positivity) 
      • April 29 & 30, 2017
      • OS 2 (Positivity) May 27 & 28, 2017
      • OS 3 (Engagement) June 24 & 25, 2017
      • OS 4 (Relationships) July 22 & 23, 2017
      • OS 5 (Meaning) August 19 & 20, 2017
      • OS 6 (Achievement) September 9 & 10, 2017
      • OS 7 (Vitality) September 30 & October 1, 2017
    • Join the live webinars with renowned researchers in the field of Positive Psychology
    • Receive hundreds of slides and worksheets to customize and share.
    • Enjoy access to continuing education, personal coaching and much more!
    • Exact location: Centre for Social Innovation Regent Park, 3rd Floor, 585 Dundas St. E.

    All On Sites and Distance Learning classes are recorded in case you’re absent, so you never miss the content.


    The facilitator for this cohort is:     Greg Evans, PhD.


    To learn more and to register, please click here! 

    Early bird registration discount until March 4th!

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  • L'approche appréciative, un moteur positif de transformation sociale

    • 23 May 2017
    • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
    • Webinar

    Résumé: Qu’est-ce qui donne vie à nos organisations ? 

    Quelles forces, quelle énergie et quelle vitalité lui permettent d’atteindre ses objectifs ? L’approche appréciative – ou Appreciative Inquiry – est une méthode de conduite du changement axée sur les forces des individus et des systèmes. Elle marque une rupture avec l’approche traditionnelle de résolution de problèmes visant à réparer ce qui dysfonctionne. A contrario, l’approche appréciative cherche à construire un futur rêvé en se basant sur les réussites, les forces et plus largement ce qui donne vie à un système ou à une organisation. La présentation propose un tour d’horizon de cette approche novatrice du changement social. Les applications potentielles au domaine thérapeutique seront également discutées.


    Biographie:

    Marine Miglianico est candidate au Ph.D recherche. Sa thèse, codirigée en France et au Québec, porte sur l'impact de l'utilisation des forces et de l'enquête appréciative en milieu organisationnel. Marine est passionnée par ce qui donne vie aux individus et à leurs organisations. Elle intervient au niveau individuel avec la psychothérapie positive et au niveau organisationnel avec l'approche appréciative. Elle donne régulièrement des conférences sur différentes thématiques de la psychologie positive.
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  • Mindfulness in Positive Psychology

    • 08 Jun 2017
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Webinar

    Presenter: Dr. Itai Ivtzan 

    Mindfulness meditation is one of the most popular interventions in psychology, the interest in which grows year after year. Positive psychology (PP) is the fastest developing branch of psychology, whose expanding journey of investigating human flourishing has attracted great interest. What happens when these two are brought together?


    This webinar will inform you about the fascinating points of convergence between mindfulness and PP. We will explore various mindfulness programs focused on increasing positive variables, such as meaning, compassion, positive emotions, strengths, and gratitude. These programs are flourishing-focused, thereby embodying the spirit of PP. We will also examine how certain popular mindfulness programs are deficit-focused (aimed at decreasing mental illness), and consequently less relevant to the goals of PP interventions.


    Biography: 

    Dr Itai Ivtzan is passionate about the combination of psychology and spirituality. It makes his heart sing. He is convinced that if we befriend both psychology and spirituality, and succeed in introducing them into our lives, we will all become super heroes, and gain strengths of awareness, courage, resilience, and compassion. 


    He is a positive psychologist, senior lecturer, and program leader of MAPP (Masters in Applied Positive Psychology) at the University of East London (UEL). He is also an honorary senior research associate at the University College London (UCL). 


    He is the author/co-author of: Awareness is Freedom: The Adventure of Psychology and Spirituality, Mindfulness in Positive Psychology: The Science of Meditation and Well being, Second Wave Positive Psychology: Embracing the Dark Side of Life, Applied Positive Psychology: Integrated Positive Practice. For info about his work please visit: www.SchoolofPositiveTransformation.com

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  • Psychologie Positive au sein de la francophonie, perspectives et prospective

    • 12 Jul 2017
    • Université du Québec à Montréal
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    About the event: "Cette journée de conférence vise à présenter les différentes approches de la psychologie positive. Pour cette 1ère édition au Québec, la journée de conférence a pour thème: Psychologie Positive au sein de la francophonie, perspectives et prospective. L’événement se tiendra à l'Université du Québec à Montréal, le 12 juillet.


    Intro about the speakers: "S’adressant tant aux praticiens qu’aux étudiants, chercheurs et grand public, cette journée de conférence rassemblera des présentateurs francophones canadiens et européens qui sont à l’avant-plan de la recherche, de la pratique et de l’enseignement en psychologie positive. 


    Pour la liste complète des conférenciers, consultez la page suivante: http://www.psychologie-positive.ca/quebec.php. "

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  • Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP) - Saskatoon, SK

    • 14 Oct 2017
    • 15 Apr 2018
    • Saskatoon, SK

    The CPPA is proud to work in partnership with the Flourishing Centre to bring the Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP) program to our Canadian community.


    CAPP graduates feel empowered that they know the science behind happiness, well-being and flourishing, so that when people say, “Why should I invest in becoming happier?” Graduates can share facts like, “Research shows happy people are physically healthier, they have stronger social networks, they achieve more and have even been found to live longer.”



    Certification offers personal and professional rewards to the individual who attains it. Because the CAPP program is ICF approved to award CCE hours, coaches receive a total of 36 CCE's upon graduation. Certification validates specialty knowledge, enhances professional credibility, and contributes to feelings of personal accomplishment.


    This certification program consists of 7 On Sites and 17 Distance Learning Modules that meet virtually. All On Sites meet from 9 AM - 6 PM on Saturday and Sunday.


    About the 6-month program:

    • OS 1 (Positivity) October 14 & 15, 2017
    • OS 2 (Positivity) November 18 & 19, 2017
    • OS 3 (Engagement) December 2 & 3, 2017
    • OS 4 (Relationships) January 13 & 14, 2018
    • OS 5 (Meaning) February 17 & 18, 2018
    • OS 6 (Achievement) March 10 & 11, 2018
    • OS 7 (Vitality) April 14 & 15, 2018

    The Distance Learning Module schedule is available upon registration. All On Sites and Distance Learning classes are recorded in case you’re absent, so you never miss the content.


    The facilitator for this cohort is: Louisa Jewell, MAPP


    Location for the training sessions:

    SION Middle School

    2010 7th St E, Saskatoon, 

    SK S7H 5K6


    Registration Options

    Option 1 :: Pay In Full CAD $4,200 (Save $300 until August 19!)

    Option 2 :: Payment Plan CAD $4,500 (Save $300 until August 19!)


    For more info and/or to register, click here!

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  • Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP) - Vancouver, BC

    • 28 Oct 2017
    • 30 Apr 2018
    • Vancouver, B.C.

    The CPPA is proud to work in partnership with the Flourishing Centre to bring the Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP) program to our Canadian community.


    CAPP graduates feel empowered that they know the science behind happiness, well-being and flourishing, so that when people say, “Why should I invest in becoming happier?” Graduates can share facts like, “Research shows happy people are physically healthier, they have stronger social networks, they achieve more and have even been found to live longer.”



    Certification offers personal and professional rewards to the individual who attains it. Because the CAPP program is ICF approved to award CCE hours, coaches receive a total of 36 CCE's upon graduation. Certification validates specialty knowledge, enhances professional credibility, and contributes to feelings of personal accomplishment.


    This certification program consists of 7 On Sites that meet at an on-site location and 17 Distance Learning Modules that meet virtually. (The location of the on-site meetings will be announced as the dates get closer.) All On Sites meet from 9 AM - 6 PM on Saturday and Sunday.


    CAPP Vancouver will begin on October 28, 2017.

    • OS 1 (Positivity) October 28 & 29, 2017
    • OS 2 (Positivity) November 25 & 26, 2017
    • OS 3 (Engagement) January 6 & 7, 2018
    • OS 4 (Relationships) February 3 & 4, 2018
    • OS 5 (Meaning) March 3 & 4, 2018
    • OS 6 (Achievement) April 7 & 8, 2018
    • OS 7 (Vitality) April 29 & 30, 2018

    The Distance Learning Module schedule is available upon registration. All On Sites and Distance Learning classes are recorded in case you’re absent, so you never miss the content.


    The facilitator for this cohort is: Louisa Jewell, MAPP


    Registration Options

    Option 1 :: Pay In Full CAD $4,200 (Save $600 until Sept.2)

    Option 2 :: Payment Plan CAD $4,500 (Save $300 until Sept. 2)


    For more info and/or to register, click here!

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