Center for Positive Psychology

Center for Positive Psychology The Center for Positive Psychology is dedicated to helping people become happy, healthy and fulfille

The mission of the Center for Positive Psychology is to employ and promote the application of positive, integrative, and complementary approaches to psychological health and growth. The "positive" reference is to Positive Psychology and its positive relatives, such as Solution-Focused approaches. "Integrative" refers to the fact that we believe that no one school of psychological thought has identified the absolute and complete "truth", so we apply methods from various schools, depending on the need of the individual."Complementary" implies that we include the best of the more than 100 years of research and experience which has been gained in the field with innovative strategies that have not yet accumulated the same evidence base, but have been shown to be both safe and effective in practice.

10/21/2025
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10/18/2025

Why Teenage Songs Define Us: The Science of Musical Memory

Music from our teenage years holds powerful emotional weight, according to a global study confirming that the songs we love most often come from around age 17.

This effect, called the “reminiscence bump,” links adolescence’s emotional intensity with enduring memory formation.

Researchers also found that men’s musical peaks come earlier, while women’s evolve throughout adulthood, reflecting distinct social and emotional pathways.

The findings explain why certain songs remain touchstones of self-identity long after adolescence ends.

10/09/2025
10/09/2025

ADHD isn’t just about inattention or hyperactivity. Emotional dysregulation is now recognized as a key feature—and psychologists are helping children and adults learn to manage those “big feelings” with evidence-based strategies.

Learn more: https://at.apa.org/5b0

10/09/2025

Check out the latest children's book releases from Magination Press!

See more details on each one and preorder: https://at.apa.org/e94333

Which one are you most excited about?

10/09/2025

Quality sleep is a powerful buffer against stress. A consistent routine, relaxing wind-down, and fewer distractions can help you recharge. 💤🔋

Learn more: https://at.apa.org/5gf

10/09/2025

🎵💪 What songs bring out the braveness in you?

Music inspires boldness and courage. We’re building a playlist to help us face challenges and step into the unknown.

Listen along: https://at.apa.org/c50a16

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10/03/2025

Optimistic October Opportunity:

Join the Optimistic October Challenge!

09/17/2025

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