Positive Psychology Courses, Coaching, Consultancy, Communication

Positive Psychology Training Sunflower

Positive Psychology is the science of optimal functioning and flourishing, aka the science of happiness, well-being, strengths, optimism and resilience. This new branch of psychology addresses how to feel good, function well and flourish in our personal and professional lives, using cutting-edge knowledge and evidence-based techniques to help individuals, groups, workplaces and communities to thrive.

Positive Psychology Training delivers quality training in positive psychology to professionals and practitioners and workshops to increase happiness and overcome depression. We are a group of qualified positive psychologists who hold the only globally-recognised qualification in positive psychology – the Masters in Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP), established by Martin Seligman (Learned Optimism, Authentic Happiness & Flourish). We work on three levels – coaching you to happiness and success, training you in positive psychology interventions to use in your work and providing resources to make the knowledge accessible to all. We would love to hear from you and are always open to new ways in which we can apply the science to help you flourish and prosper.

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Providers of Professional Positive Psychology Training & Coaching

We run a variety of short courses in positive psychology for personal and professional development as well as training for coaches, psychologists and other professionals in the practice of positive psychology. We also develop and deliver well-being programmes and offer interactive 'taster' sessions suitable for events, 'lunch & learn' and away-days. The 2-day Positive Psychology Masterclass is a general introduction with dates throughout the year.

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Positive Youth Development is about using positive psychology interventions to encourage and support the development and well-being of young people, in particular those that are vulnerable or disaffected. Positive Psychology Training works with charities, schools and local authorities to develop training programmes for young people and curricula for schoolchildren as well as training education professionals in positive psychology tools.

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Coaching is a way for you to experience the deeper benefits of positive psychology, tailored to meet your particular needs and enhance your inner well-being and outer success. Whether you're stressed, depressed or feel that you might be languishing, coaching will tap into your natural strengths so that you build positivity and flourish on all levels - psychological, emotional, spiritual, physical & financial. Coaching on a one-to-one basis in the UK or elsewhere on Skype.

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Positive Psychology's evidence-based techniques boost your mood naturally to build a sustainable form of happiness that protects you from depression and helps you overcome it. You can learn the scientifically-proven strategies in personal coaching sessions, through the Happiness Training Plan audio programme and in a new book coming out in Feb 2012 – Positive Psychology for Overcoming Depression (see right).

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12 secrets of being happy from 100 world experts

Young Woman Holding Smiley Face Miriam was mentioned in a Daily Mail article as one of the world’s leading experts on the psychology of happiness. Learn more about the evidence-based techniques to grow your happiness  in the CD The Happiness Training Plan, in Miriam’s new book (see right),  try some one-to-one coaching or come to the Positive Psychology Masterclass on.
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Preview of first review on new book – “a classic” says Dr Jerome Carson

ppod “For many years I have recommended “Mind Over Mood,” as the psychological treatment manual of choice. Miriam Akhtar has now written a very credible depression treatment manual, based on the principles of positive psychology. I am sure that this book will go on to become one of the few other classics in this field.”

Sunday Times article, p9, 18/12/2011

times Miriam was quoted in the Sunday Times article reporting that the World Book of Happiness is being gifted to world leaders by the European Council with a request to prioritise the well-being of their nations in 2012. As the Sunday Times is behind a paywall here is Miriam’s quote in full:- “I’m delighted that Herman.
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Gritting your Goals – New blog at Happy City & Bristol 24/7

Gritbin The fact that I frequently mistype ‘goal’ as ‘gaol’ would lead any Freudian to suspect that I’m just not that into New Year’s resolutions. And it’s true I’m not. Resolutions can end up provoking negative emotions like guilt, anxiety or sadness that another year has gone by without achieving a particular goal. It is far.
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Choirs for Community Well-being

renewal-choir-194x300 This article first appeared at Positive Psychology News. The New Seekers were definitely onto something in the seventies, for over the past year I’ve been forming the belief that singing in a choir might be one of the best positive psychology interventions around. The Positive Power of Singing Together A year ago I joined a.
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Positive Psychology Masterclass Part 1: Foundation

Thursday 23rd & Friday 24th February 2012

Engineers House Clifton Down The Promenade Bristol BS8 3NB

Early Bird to Feb 3rd/Concs: £349 + VAT(£418.80). Full Price: £549 + VAT (£658.80). PayPal facility below for full rate. To access the concessionary rate please follow directions in the booking form.

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Positive Psychology for Overcoming Depression, Self-help Strategies for Happiness, Inner Strength & Well-Being

This is the first self-help guide to using positive psychology's evidence-based techniques to overcome depression. Positive psychology offers a new, positive approach to depression. The tools can be used as a natural way to boost your mood, to protect you against depression, overcome mild-to-moderate episodes and to speed recovery from it. The book is out in Feb 2012, published by Watkins in the UK and Sterling  in the USA.

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Positive psychology interventions to :-


  • Feel good, function well and flourish
  • Increase happiness & well-being
  • Develop strengths for success
  • Build your positivity ratio
  • Find meaning & purpose in life
  • Protect against depression
  • Learn optimism, 'self defence' for the mind
  • Develop resilience & bounce back from adversity
  • Realise your potential to perform at your best
  • Find a positive direction based on your strengths
  • Set and achieve goals
  • Increase intrinsic motivation
  • Create your ideal future
  • Manage change positively
  • Energise your work
  • Increase engagement
  • Improve your quality of life