Cheers
Atlanta

In the Business Special Interest Group, we had a discussion of the role of positive psychology in “Business in a Downturn.” I can’t find a direct reference, but apparently Marty Seligman had commented orally that Pos Psych was for growing businesses. Most SIG participants disagreed — we have seen enough to believe that positive psychology has a lot to offer when people are facing difficult changes or are very uncertain about the future. I think that’s the same point you’re making here. Positive Psychology is not a fair weather friend.

Thanks for sharing this event. I like your audience dialog presentation approach.

Kathryn

Well, I suppose that “zero” changes for the part of the world in which you live. Below-zero in San Diego might be when you don’t get to the gym because of traffic, so you enjoy the sun anyway; while in London, you’re above-zero if you simply don’t curse the gray and rain that morning.

In all seriousness, yes, in my experience PP interventions can empower and energize even those overcoming serious mental difficulties.
Nick

As to ‘below-zero’ I must have been asleep or too depressed during that lecture. I thought non-zero (hope) was getting out of bed, rising fom the mud.
I absolutely agree that PP is applicable for all. I see it more like learning to play tennis or golf - we all learn from the best. It is also true that sick is sick, Things You Can Change and Things You Can’t,
Best aye