The movement was spearheaded by Martin Seligman in 1998 in his presidential address to the American Psychological Association. This was followed by a seminal article in American Psychologist along with Mihalyi Csikszentmihalyi (noted author on the psychology of flow) in 2000, and by his book Authentic happiness: Using the new positive psychology to realize your potential for lasting fulfillment (2002), and more recently by Flourish: A visionary new understanding of happiness and well-being (2011). The movement has rapidly grown and is now rich with publications, university courses, journals, conferences and applications to classrooms and boardrooms as well as in psychological and coaching practice.

The main driver of the Positive Psychology movement is to redress the imbalance that has dominated the field of traditional psychology – that has largely focused on the study of what is wrong with people and how to fix them (i.e., going from -10 to 0). In contrast, the focus of positive psychology is studying the nature of wellbeing and happiness and how it may be taught and developed (i.e., going from 0 to 10+). In short, it is the study of mental health (rather than mental illness). It is about understanding and creating more of what leads to flourishing in the optimal range of human functioning, rather than merely providing relief from languishing at the lower range of functioning.

This paradigm shift of focusing more on what is right with us rather than wrong has resonated far and wide. The vast ripple effect of the Positive Psychology movement has spawned great interest in the media as well as many bestsellers. It has led to the transformation of education and even public policy.

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Much of how we are and what we do is dictated by images of our mind. That is, we tend to think, feel, and behave consistent with whatever self-image is most dominant at the time. We tend to recreate outer conditions to match our inner conditions. This is what explains how most lotto winners are in worse debt than ever within one year of their big win.

“Imagination is more important than knowledge.”(Albert Einstein)

The advantage of practicing mental imagery (aka creative visualization), is that it affords us the opportunity to practice that which we have little experience with. In doing so, we are actually boosting our inner repertoire – as the brain cannot tell the difference between what is perceived to be real or imagined (based on fMRI studies). Therefore, whatever one imagines, registers as actual experience and the information database of their reality. Of course, there are natural limitations, and this must be tested in real situations.

Fostering the practice of positive imagery in your clients will enable them to experience greater control over their destiny, to be less victim to their (unconscious) fears and conditioning. Such that, rather than reacting to situations and events, they will be in stronger position of creating according to the script they’d prefer to operate from – that is most aligned with their best self.

Neuroscience has demonstrated that mental imagery is a far more powerful technique than standard CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Techniques). That is, the reach of mental imagery extends far beyond words, and is the major portal of the brain for transformation and quantum leaping.

Technically, according to the science, applying mental imagery is virtually applied neuroplasticity.

Where there’s an image— there’s a way.

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Much of how we are and what we do is dictated by images of our mind. That is, we tend to think, feel, and behave consistent with whatever self-image is most dominant at the time. We tend to recreate outer conditions to match our inner conditions. This is what explains how most lotto winners are in worse debt than ever within one year of their big win.

Imagination is more important than knowledge.~ Albert Einstein

Imagination is more important than knowledge.~ Albert Einstein

The advantage of practicing mental imagery (aka creative visualization), is that it affords us the opportunity to practice that which we have little experience with. In doing so, we are actually boosting our inner repertoire—as the brain cannot tell the difference between what is perceived to be real or imagined (based on fMRI studies). Therefore, whatever you imagine, registers as actual experience and the information data base of your reality.Of course, there are natural limitations, and this must be tested in real situations.

So, if you would prefer to be more in control over your destiny, and less victim to your (unconscious) fears, then you need to take better control over the images of your mind. Such that, rather than reacting to situations and events, you are in stronger position of creating according to the script you’d prefer to operate from – that is most aligned with your best self.

Neuroscience has demonstrated that mental imagery is a far more powerful technique than standard CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Techniques) that involve self-talk and affirmations. That is, the reach of mental imagery extends far beyond words, and is the major portal of your brain for transformation and quantum leaping.

Technically, according to the science, applying mental imagery is virtually applied neuroplasticity.

Where there’s an image – there’s a way.

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Creating lasting change requires more than just the will to succeed. It requires the way that works, and is sustainable over time. We all know that quick fixes don’t work, and you cannot rely on will alone to achieve success.

Wellness Coaching draws from a deep well of theory, research and practice to assist you with getting and staying on track with your goals, ranging from improving health conditions to optimizing health and wellbeing.

By participating in the Wellness Coaching Group you will learn effective strategies for creating lasting change in a safe and supportive environment, that is both cost effective and synergistic.  You will be guided step by step through a process towards achieving the wellness goals that mean most to you.

The Wellness Coaching journey incorporates elements of the Wellness Wheel below, and includes the following:

• Establishing goals and vision
• Understanding change
• Drawing upon strengths
• Overcoming obstacles
• Developing plans and strategies that work
• Learning from lapses and challenges
• Reducing stress and anxiety
• Improving sleep
• Boosting confidence and mood
• Building on successes.

Each week (after the first introductory week) will begin with a review and discussion of the weeks before; and finish with supportive guided imagery.