Psychology Club

This week we interview Sean Sharkey from the Feet First organization. Feet First: http://www.feetfirstnp.org/

Kassy talks about the simple power of breath to help calm and relax in this mental health minute. 

Chris talks about how he focuses on others to help himself feel better. 

This week on psychology club we interview Scott Chavez from the Contra Costa Crisis Center.  Here are some of the resources mentioned in today's episode:  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255   Contra Costa Crisis Center: www.crisis-center.org   suicideispreventable.org   Thomas Joiner: psy.fsu.edu/faculty/joinert/joiner.dp.php

We interview Jillian Sequeira from Sandy Hook Promise

Princeton based therapist Ryan Engelstad discusses the impact of technology on mental health. Ryan shares his favorite apps for improving emotional well-being as well as the strategies he uses to help his clients combat tech overuse. To connect with Ryan head over to his podcast at https://anchor.fm/thebestmedicine or check out his blog at https://medium.com/@ryanengelstad

Former teacher and administrator Eric Hamilton discusses how he and his co-founder built AVIVA education from a teacher training program at a single school into a global educational platform that trains educators in positive psychology interventions and curriculum. For more on AVIVA check out http://avivaeducation.com

High school student Lea discusses the SuperBetter app. For more information on SuperBetter visit superbetter.com. Lea also discusses What’s Up - A mental health app published by Jackson Tempra.

Robin Lilly, positive education activist discusses how she uses the meditation app Headspace at home and in her classroom. For more information on Robin check out her blog at robinlilly.edublogs.org. To find out more about Headspace for educators go to headspace.com/philanthropy.

Mark Demos discusses how My Life Scene helps students flourish by helping them discover their unique character and talent profile.

What is positive education and what role does technology play in helping students flourish?