Positive Psychology: Helping Our Veterans Shift From Surviving to Thriving 

When: Friday, May 12th, 9 am - 4 pm

Where: King County Veterans Program - Tukwila

CEs Available: 6

Trainer: Anne-Marie Roepke, P.h.D. - Evoke Training and Consulting, PLLC, Seattle, Washington

Description

How can we best assist our clients in overcoming their symptoms and problems and crafting rewarding, meaningful lives? Positive psychology, the scientific study of human flourishing, offers helpful tools for this endeavor. In this 6-hour training, participants will explore foundational concepts from the field of positive psychology, including flow, positive emotion, grit, capitalization, and meaning in life. With this foundation in place, we will then learn about effective positive psychology intervention practices, evaluating their evidence base and learning how to use relevant exercises in clinical practice. Participants will have the option to participate in experiential learning activities designed to give them a rich understanding of the use of positive psychology intervention techniques.

Note: this training is provided as information and education and is not intended as therapy, healthcare, medical advice, or a doctor-patient relationship; if you have questions about whether positive psychology interventions are right for you, please consult your healthcare provider.

Learning Objectives

1.           Compare and contrast different approaches to achieving “the good life”

2.           Describe the evidence base for positive psychology interventions

3.           Facilitate multiple brief positive psychology interventions

4.           Plan how to integrate positive psychology approaches with other interventions they already use