Happiness 101: New Semester

Pop Quiz:
Are you happier at work or at home?
What IS happiness?
True or False: People are either born happy or they’re not
How many times a day does the average person complain?
How many negative thoughts does the average person have per day?
What would truly make you happy?
Studies have shown over and over that people are poor at [...]

How to Make a Good Goal

On October 20th, Happiness 101 will explore that Happiness Activity of committing to your goals. So, it seemed appropro to go over a few of the basics of goal setting:
* Measurable – It’s great to say I want to complain less, but unless the goal is measurable, it is difficult to know when you [...]

Doctors vs. Therapists

What is the difference between a doctor and a therapist?

What IS “Mental Illness” Anyway?

Where is the line between “normal” and “mentally ill”?

Forgiveness Group, Monday 10/26/09

Forgivness Group, Monday October 19th, 7pm

Happiness Through “Flow Experiences”

Happiness found through activities in which you lose track of time

Forgiveness

Forgiveness: What is it? What is it NOT? How, specifically do we forgive?

Feel Your Sadness

I would like to clear up a potential misunderstanding about “all this happiness stuff”. Yes, I am teaching Happiness 101 weekly. Yes, I am a mental health therapist specializing in Happiness. We definately strive to be Happy but you were born with a wide range of emotions, including sadness and anger. [...]

Diary of a Happy Therapist, Jumping for Joy, the Afterglow

After jumping (13,000 feet) for joy, Frank takes his first steps into a happier life.