Positive Psychology Centre

The Positive Psychology Centre was founded in 2017.

The following year, it set about furthering Positive Psychology studies in under-researched area as a not-for-profit activity.

It has since published research studies on hope, fear, and motivation in partnership with Bucks New University, and fully or partially-funded the following research scholarships:

• Courage Scholarship (2020) – Positive Psychology for Violence & Post-Traumatic Growth
• Autism Scholarship (2022) – Positive Psychology for Autism in Education & Coaching
• Hope Scholarship (2024) – Positive Psychology for Building Hope in Communities

The Centre focuses on bringing qualitative research methods related to practical applications or Positive Psychology in real world settings. It encourages inter-disciplinary research approaches and collaborations within and beyond Psychology research and practice. Its aim is to offer a bridge of understanding between the rigorous research methods of academia and the dynamic needs of professional practice.

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Training Events 

The Centre runs training events for Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

These not-for-profit events are offered freely to Positive Psychology Guild Academy Students and Professional Members as ways to enrich their learning and development.

The events bridge research, theory and practice, and bring together diverse perspectives to build a richer community of learning and professional development.

Past CPD Webinar Series with guest speakers:

• Positive Education
• Positive Health
• Positive Organisations

The Centre also runs Community Webinars for its Academy Students and Graduates.

Past and upcoming Community Webinars with guest speakers:

• Safe Practice for Positive Psychology Practitioners
• Strengths Practice for Positive Psychology Practitioners
• Cultural Diversity & Inclusion for Positive Psychology Practitioners
• Neuroscience for Positive Psychology Practitioners
• Eastern Philosophy for Positive Psychology Practitioners
• Positive Psychology & Post Traumatic Growth
• Positive Psychology, Stress & Inner Peace
• Positive Psychology, Yoga & Martial Arts
• Positive Psychology, Neurodiversity & Narratives

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Promoting Positive Psychology Research 

Are you curious or passionate about Positive Psychology Research?

If you wish to engage in an independent research project in partnership with the Positive Psychology Centre, you may apply to the Level 7 Diploma in Applied Positive Psychology Research.

The diploma offers a pathway to Positive Psychology research for Certified Positive Psychology Practitioners and other professionals who are integrating Positive Psychology concepts and perspectives into their practices (e.g. counseling, teaching, training, coaching, and management).

For more information please contact: training@ppnetwork.org