Center for Positive Psychology

Center for Positive Psychology The Center for Positive Psychology is dedicated to helping people become happy, healthy and fulfille

The mission of the Center for Positive Psychology is to employ and promote the application of positive, integrative, and complementary approaches to psychological health and growth. The "positive" reference is to Positive Psychology and its positive relatives, such as Solution-Focused approaches. "Integrative" refers to the fact that we believe that no one school of psychological thought has ident

ified the absolute and complete "truth", so we apply methods from various schools, depending on the need of the individual."Complementary" implies that we include the best of the more than 100 years of research and experience which has been gained in the field with innovative strategies that have not yet accumulated the same evidence base, but have been shown to be both safe and effective in practice.

04/22/2026

The Master of Grit adds (Carol Dwek's) Growth Mindset to formula for life success

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03/18/2026

Just one year of music lessons can trigger measurable brain growth and structural changes that enhance language, reading, and memory.

Forget traditional drills; the most effective way to boost a child's cognitive development might be found in the rehearsal room. Research suggests that music training acts as a comprehensive full-brain workout, activating both hemispheres simultaneously to strengthen neural connections. Unlike singular academic tasks, playing an instrument accelerates auditory maturation and pattern recognition, providing a unique foundation for language development and reading skills that homework alone cannot replicate.

The benefits of music education extend far beyond the stage, fostering essential life skills like emotional regulation, discipline, and focus. Even short-term exposure can lead to measurable improvements in processing speed and IQ, helping children navigate complex environments with greater confidence. By physically shaping the brain's structure, music training provides a lifelong cognitive advantage that transforms how young minds learn, think, and interact with the world.

source: University of Southern California & National Institutes of Health. (2024). Music Training and Brain Development: Structural Changes and Cognitive Enhancements. USC Today.

02/28/2026

A new study finds that regularly listening to music or playing a musical instrument may help older adults protect against cognitive decline.

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02/15/2026

Healthy relationships are shaped by everyday choices: those small, consistent actions that build trust, connection, and mutual respect over time.

Our February Psychology for a Better You newsletter explores research-backed ways to keep relationships strong, communicate better, and stay connected with the people who matter most.

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