Discussion Series

Access the power of positive psychology with strategies for work and life

Forward-thinking companies are utilizing positive psychology and wellness practices to improve employee morale, productivity, retention, and more. With the pandemic and subsequent isolation for many of us, stress and anxiety are at an all-time high and happiness is at an all-time low. In this series, simple stress reduction techniques and happiness habits (or tasks) will be given each week to help you increase your happiness and reduce stress. These habits can transform how you feel personally; allowing those feelings to spread to others in your home, company, and community.

In this six-part video series with faculty presenter and Kelley alumna, Nichole Alspaugh Williams, Ed.S, LMHC, NCC, you’ll learn tools and habits you can immediately apply to your work and life.

Nichole Alspaugh Williams
Faculty presenter Nichole Alspaugh Williams

Introduction to Positive Psychology

Learn about the science of positive psychology and discover how stress impacts employee morale and the bottom line.

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Stress Management and Happiness in Business

Want strategies to reduce stress in the workplace? Explore ways companies are supporting their employees and boosting overall happiness.

Managing Stress on a Personal Level

Learn how strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can support your ability to take positive action.

Wanting the Wrong Things

Uncover myths about what we believe will make us happy but doesn’t.

What Truly Makes Us Happy

Expand your levels of happiness through habits research proves effective.

“The Ripple Effect”

Learn strategies to program your environment for success and how happiness spreads to others through “The Ripple Effect,” a concept introduced by Shawn Achor.