THE POSITIVITY INSTITUTE School Services Kit

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The Positivity Institute (PI) is a positively deviant organisation Dr. Suzy Green is a leader in the complementary fields dedicated to the research and practice of well-being science for of Coaching Psychology and Positive Psychology life, school and work. PI’s BHAG (big, hairy, audacious goal) is to having conducted a world-first study on evidence-based create flourishing lives and increase the well-being of the world! coaching as an Applied Positive Psychology.

he force for positive change The science of Positive Psychology is uzy has since conducted a is within us all. Famous now close to 20 years old and merging number of scientific studies humanistic psychologist Carl with fields like Neuroscience, Medicine, on evidence-based coaching Rogers referred to it as the Education, Economics and Business. The to highlight its effectiveness in “actualisingT tendency” – our innate desire research base, whilst growing, is full to the Simproving goal attainment, resilience and for growth and development. And, whilst brim with possibilities for applications in well-being (email us for copies). there has been an ever-increasing thirst the real world! Those who were the brave for knowledge as to peak performance pioneers have already gathered some Suzy is also an identified global expert in and optimal human development, it evidence to attest to its benefits. the integration of Positive Psychology and wasn’t until the Positive Psychology Coaching Psychology, having published and movement emerged in the late 1990s that The Positivity Institute was created presented on the topic globally. the science allowed us to identify the and launched with the aim to bring this essential psychological needs we all have science to life and to continue as an In a world-first study on evidence-based and strategies we can take to increase our “Institute” to investigate and add to the coaching by our Founder, Dr. Suzy Green, overall well-being. knowledge base of Positive Psychology. results showed that a 12 week cognitive- Our aim is to create flourishing lives and behavioural solution-focused coaching Positive psychology is the science increase the well-being of the world. In our program increased goal attainment and of optimal human functioning – for profession, this is known as a BHAG – a psychological well-being. In a follow up, individuals, groups, teams, organisations, big, hairy, audacious goal! We hope you study results showed that evidence-based communities and society. can join us in some way to attain this goal! coaching also significantly reduced levels of depression. Dr. Suzy Green, D.Psyc. (Clin.) MAPS Founder of The Positivity Institute

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PI School Services help schools to flourish. Our evidence-based approach Is Your School Flourishing? children and adolescents, and the realisation enhances student, staff and whole-school well-being. We’re recognised global of the need to take a more proactive, rather oes your school have an effective than reactive approach to mental health. leaders in Positive Education with a proven track record in successfully scientifically based well-being or The Positivity Institute is a leader in Positive pastoral care program? How much applying the latest scientific research to create positive school cultures. Education in and globally. Dr. Suzy does your school focus on welfare Green, our Founder, has been a pioneer and Din comparison to creating a proactive well- leader in the field having worked with schools being strategy? Are your students and staff including Knox Grammar, Loreto Kirribilli, Tully flourishing? How can your school help reach State High, Ballarat Grammar School, the target of 51% of the world’s population College, John Wollaston Anglican College, flourishing by 2051 – as articulated by the Georgiana Molloy Anglican School, Fahan Founding Father of Positive Psychology, School, and Kurri Kurri High School. Professor Martin Seligman? Positive Education Why Positive Psychology in Schools? Positive Education aims to provide a whole- Whilst historically, schools may have aimed school approach to well-being and is increasingly for academic excellence as sole evidence for being implemented through the provision of their success, there are growing numbers of bespoke Positive Education Programs. Positive schools who are now acknowledging the need Education Programs build on a school’s strengths to develop students in a more holistic way. With and what its currently doing well combined with a stronger focus on well-being, much of this an integrated adoption of new approaches to is in recognition of the increasing statistics on ur expertise is in translating the well-being, primarily based on the science of psychological distress and mental illness in our latest research and practice into Positive Psychology. O innovative Positive Education programs that transform thinking and “Positive Education is the application of well-being science into an educational setting aimed at increasing the resilience, (achievement) and well-being of behaviour crucial to positive change and students, staff and whole school communities” (Green, 2014). well-being.

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We value the opportunity to provide evidence for return on investment and utilise both objective and subject measurements. This enables us to review performance against mutually agreed goals.

ur approach to Positive Education Flourishing (Green & Palmer, 2018) and the 8M is bespoke. Using a collaborative Foundations of Flourishing (Green 2018). The approach, we systematically and RAW model highlights the interplay of resilience, methodically identify the specific achievement and well-being. The 8M Model Oneeds of the school in the planning phase and identifies 8 key pathways or “ways to well- design tailored solutions. being”. Each of the 8 components has been s the father of business are not limited to, the Mental Toughness identified in research and practice to be key management, Peter Drucker, Questionnaire (MTQPlus); VIA Character Our programs are based on the RAW Model of psychological skills required for a flourishing life. famously once said, “If you can’t Strengths Assessment; Gallup Strengths-Finder; measure it, you can’t improve it”. Strengths Profile; Work on Well-being (WOW) AndA at PI, we’re passionate about the use of Assessment; Global Leadership Well-being “We help the world to flourish by creating meaningful and sustainable positive change in individuals, schools and workplaces. We’re recognised world leaders scientifically valid and reliable measures. Survey (GLWS); Hogan Assessment Systems in applying cutting-edge scientific research to sustainably transform well-being.” (Leadership Forecast Series); Leadership —Dr Suzy Green, Founder, The Positivity Institute The measures we utilise are both scientifically Effectiveness (LEA); The Leadership Circle; AWE sound and user-friendly. These include, but Schools Survey and Voice Climate Inventory.

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hilst our preference is to  All PI Associates abide by the Codes of Whilst our preferred approach to Positive Education create positive relationships Ethics for the Australian Psychological Society is to design and deliver bespoke interventions, we also with our clients that (APS), International Coaching Federation offer an introductory Positive Education package. are ongoing to support (ICF) and International Society for Coaching sustainableW positive change, we also offer: Psychology (www.isfcp.net) and hold appropriate insurances Our 12-Month “Foundations of Positive • Keynotes (off the shelf and bespoke); • Email or phone support; Education” program includes:  Utilisation of latest scientific research and • Workshops (off the shelf & bespoke); • Post-program assessments to theory using evidence-based interventions that • Pre-program questionnaires; measure progress. • Coaching (Leadership & Workplace) are tested, effective and appropriate to the educational sector • Recommendations on scientifically • Consulting (the whole kit & caboodle to validated measures;  create sustainable positive change) PI Associates undergo regular peer review and supervision • Program Launch to all Staff; Why PI?  PI Associates are at the forefront of research • 1, 2 or 3 Day “Foundations of Positive  Full engagement with Senior Leadership and developments in the areas of positive Education” Staff Training (for whole staff & School Council education, positive psychology, positive or a team of champions); organisational scholarship, appreciative inquiry  All PI Associates have world-class and coaching psychology • 1 Day Positive Leadership Training (for post-graduate qualifications coupled with School Leaders);  educational experience Expertise in mental health • Executive/Leadership Coaching for Senior Leaders (as required);

• 6 x 1 hour Positive Leadership Coaching sessions for the Director of Well-being to support implementation;

• Provision of resources/articles;

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All PI Associates in the PI School Team hold Masters level degrees in Positive Psychology, Coaching Psychology, Educational Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology or Organisational Psychology.

ur team consists of practitioners with extensive educational experience. All PI OCoaches are qualified to coach in organisations as per the Standards Australia Coaching in Organisations handbook (HB332.2011) and the International Society for Coaching Psychology (www.isfcp.net). All PI Coaches abide by the Australian Psychological Society Code of Ethics If you’d like to discuss our PI School Services, we’d love to and hold appropriate insurances. meet with you to determine the best approach for your school. Please don’t hesitate to contact us via phone or email.

Our collaborators and associates have expertise in: GENERAL QUERIES PHONE [email protected] + 61 2 9327 7370

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