What is Positive Psychology?
The cutting edge of psychology
Rapidly becoming one of psychology’s most transformative fields, positive psychology is the scientific study of the strengths that enable humans and organizations to flourish. Positive psychology differs from historical psychological approaches because of its unique emphasis on the empirical study of human flourishing. While the study of psychology has traditionally focused on improving the human condition by identifying and relieving what is negative in life, positive psychology compliments this approach with a focus on strengthening what is positive. The New era of Positive Psychology by its founder Dr. Martin Seligman in TEDWhy positive psychology is needed? |