Martin Seligman in Perth One of the Most Influential Contemporary Psychologists

A life time opportunity

exclusive Martin Seligman in Perth One of the most influential contemporary psychologists

HALF DAY SEMINAR Positive Psychology, Positive Interventions & Positive Education Cutting edge research, ideas and applications Tuesday 23 July 2019

Has important implications for: • Educators • Business leaders • Psychologists • Organisational consultants • Health professionals • Government and agencies • Parents and community • Researchers

Costs (incl refreshments) Standard rate $440; WAPPA/SPA members $340 Early bird rate $380; WAPPA/SPA members $280 by 28 Feb 2019 The Crown Ballroom Certificates of attendance and CPD questions will be provided Crown Perth Great Eastern Highway During his presentation Seligman will review cutting edge research in the field of neuropsychology, positive psychology, positive interventions and positive Burswood WA education. 12.15 pm registration Seligman will take participants to the next level of insight based on research following for 1.00pm - 4.00pm his previous work on Flourishing- the New Pathway to Happiness and Wellbeing.

SPA WA School Psychologists’ Association of WA Inc

Proudly brought to Perth for this exclusive seminar by the Western Australian Primary Principals’ Association and the School Psychologists’ Association of Western Australia. About this seminar About Professor Martin E.P. Seligman (PhD) In this seminar Professor Considered the founder of Positive Psychology, Martin Seligman Seligman will detail inspiring is a world authority on resilience, optimism and the prevention examples of Positive of depression, as well as the factors that allow individuals and Psychology, Interventions communities to flourish. and Education in action.

Professor Seligman has been at Professor Seligman His game-changing the cutting edge of psychological is the Zellerbach work has involved him research for over four decades, Family Professor of in worldwide ground- including the neuropsychological Psychology and breaking initiatives with basis for improving people’s lives. Director of the Positive educators, psychologists, Now he offers his powerful insights Psychology Center researchers, the military, into personal satisfaction and global at the University of philanthropists, large purpose. Pennsylvania, USA and organisations, spiritual Building upon his previous work on is a former President leaders and health flourishing, learned optimism,and of the American professionals in ways to motivation, Professor Seligman Psychological improve personal wellbeing, will discuss the implications of Association (APA). workplace culture and ways to flourish as a society. contemporary research into His mission to imagination, creativity and healthy transform social science to focus on He is the bestselling author of thirty societies. the best things in life involves not just books including Flourish, The Optimistic Professor Seligman will also make healing pathology but focusing on Child, Learned Optimism, Authentic a compelling and deeply personal what makes a good life (‘eudaimonia’) – Happiness, Character Strengths and case for the importance of virtues character strengths and virtues, positive Virtues, Positive Psychology in Practice like hope, gratitude, and wisdom emotion, good relationships and and now the latest widely-acclaimed The for mental health and the future of positive institutions. Hope Circuit. humanity. His work is supported by a team of A tour of recent history and PROGRAM DETAILS researchers and funded by bodies such implications for psychology, as the National Institute of Mental Health education and future thinking will Venue and time and National Science Foundation. inspire you. The Crown Ballroom, Crown Perth, These include investigations into the Great Eastern Hwy, Burswood WA neuro science of well-being, resilience, This is an opportunity for all of us to virtues, elements to a meaningful life, consider the building blocks for a 12.15pm registration for 1.00pm-4.00pm futuristic, prospective psychology, the thriving and flourishing society. importance of creativity and imagination This half day seminar will not only Program and positive psychotherapy. educate but be deeply enriching 1.00pm-2.30pm Martin Seligman continues to with a potentially life changing Cutting edge research and insights have a powerful, positive effect on effect. into self, relationships, education, individuals and societies. This seminar workplaces, health and the broader on Positive Psychology, Positive community/society Interventions and Positive Education is 2.30pm-3.00 pm likely to have a powerful effect on you Refreshments as an individual, professional and for “I attended the previous Martin Seligman seminar our community. with my principal. It changed the course of my life personally and professionally. The school adopted 3.00pm-4.00 pm resiliency curriculum and positive education Implications for educators, principles for the whole community. It inspired me psychologists, organisations, to lead state-wide initiatives in positive psychology “Here is a major thinker who sees deeply into human and education, including post graduate research. communities and leaders nature and tells a good story. In the Hope Circuit, I strongly recommend school leaders and school Marty Seligman displays both these gifts. This book psychologists attend this seminar together to is his best writing and best thinking yet.” – Angela support positive change.” – School Psychologist There will be a book signing after the event. Duckworth

Register now online at: www.wappa.asn.au/professional-learning/seminars-and-workshops/eventsThere will be a book signing following the event. SPA WA School Psychologists’ Association of WA Inc