If you asked ten people what they sought in life, nine would probably tell you they want to be happy.
Ask them “how?” and you will find that majority, if not all, do not have an answer.
It’s no surprise then that many people spend our lives wrongfully chasing after fancy cars, ‘good’ jobs and posh condominiums, believing it will bring them satisfaction - and it while does, research has shown that it only lasts for a brief period before it fades away.
In the pursuit of the superficial, we neglect the things that truly matter.
It’s hard to fault us – after all, growing up in highly competitive Singapore where the "more is better" mantra was ingrained in us since we were children, we were never taught otherwise.
But it's never too late to start focusing on the things that truly make us feel fulfilled.
And that's where positive psychology comes in.
An evidence-based science, positive psychology seeks to study the factors that allow us to thrive, and more excitingly, it provides us with tools and interventions we can take to increase our wellbeing, empower the ones around us and live fulfilling lives that we can confidently look back to and say – “we lived well”.
Common groups of students we receive:
Educators, Coaches, Business Leaders, HR Managers, Parents
Stephen Lew,
MAPP
Founder, The School of Positive Psychology
Positive Psychology Practitioner/Coach
Professor Ilona Boniwell
Programme Leader for the first Masters degree
in Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) in Europe
Robert Biswas-Diener,
PhD
Founder of Positive Psychology coaching,
Leading authority in Wellbeing and Happiness
Jana Dawson,
MAPP
Programme Leader,
Positive Psychology Practitioner/
Coach
Tara Schofield,
MAPP
Programme Leader,
Positive Psychology Practitioner/
Coach
Deborah Thurley,
MAPP
Module Leader,
Positive Psychology Practitioner, Mindfulness Trainer
Evelyn Rossett,
PhD
Founder of Positive Psychology Society, France
CEO of MACC LAB
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The Graduate Diploma in Applied Positive Psychology programme at TSPP introduced me to positive psychology-based works like Appreciative inquiry and Martin Seilgman's positive psychology concepts.
I learned about how it could be used to impact the clients and organisations I work with in my leadership coaching and development practice.
My work involves partnering client organisations in developing the skills and mindset of their leaders to be able to drive change, deliver results and develop teams. I do this through designing and facilitating learning and development interventions tailored to organisational needs.
With my clients, I was able to apply positive psychology-based concepts like Appreciative Inquiry, Growth Mindsets and add on new tools I was exposed to, such as Solutions-Focused coaching, and Resilience.
Working as a coach changed after taking lessons at TSPP, as I developed my own growth mindset towards coaching. I also encourage my coaches and clients to embrace growth and to get out of their comfort zone, as they problem-solve and develop themselves in their leadership journeys.
- Edwin Sim, Leadership Coach
Attending the course at TSPP changed my life–it changed the way I view things, the way I manage life, and even changed the mood and attitude I choose to have.
The classes were small, so students were close-knit. Everyone was very encouraging and looked at each other’s strengths – the things that we often overlook ourselves.
After undergoing lessons at TSPP, I find myself being a very different person from many I know in the working world. I slowly became able to spot out people’s strengths wherever I go.
I am able to look at the positive side of things, discover the meaning of doing the work I do, and really look at the little details of what makes life and work meaningful.
I'm also more capable of looking at others’ and own wellbeing. I prioritise the wellbeing of people I work with while thriving to work hard to meet goals instead of just running endlessly on the treadmill to meet expectations.
To apply what I learnt in class to the workplace, I used my strengths to tackle difficulties, practiced and expressed gratitude to people I work with, which changed the entire mood and vibe at work.
My experience of working as an educator changed after taking lessons at TSPP, and I became much happier.
I was able to see what drives people, and could alter the way I work with them. Since I was able to know what makes people happy, it's easier to communicate and connect with them, and they would also make sense out ofmy perspectives. Thus, they were more willing to try my suggestions.
Positive Psychology can help you become happier and more aware of things around you. And when you are happier, everything you say and do just speaks and breathes joy.
Being an educator in Singapore can be a very mentally and physically stressful job. Having knowledge of positive psychology, and being a happier person overall has brought my job as an educator to a whole new level.
Having positive psychology knowledge taught me to be more aware and mindful, knowing when to prioritise self-care, and ways to use effective strategies to help myself cope with the stress that I sometimes face at work.
Now, I bounce back quickly from setbacks, and I’m also able to stay more focused on challenges ahead and I no longer get bogged down by work stress for too long. Learning about positive psychology definitely benefitted me.
- Caroline Lim, Early Years Educator
When I think about The School of Positive Psychology (TSPP), I think about the year I set aside to complete my Graduate Diploma in Applied Positive Psychology (GDAPP).
It was much more than I imagined – I ended up completing the GDAPP as well as a Positive Psychology Coaching Programme and deepened my understanding and application of Positive Psychology. At work, I’ve infused Positive Psychology concepts into many Emergenetics-based programmes and implemented several internal culture initiatives to benefit my team. At home, my roles as husband and father have been greatly influenced by all that I’ve learnt as well.
What I really treasure though, are the moments of insight about myself, making critical decisions as to how I would live my life as well as moments of positive conversations with classmates, faculty and staff of TSPP. Special mention goes to Mervin Lee, my consultant-turned-classmate-turned friend who has started, and continues to journey on with me.
- Colin Yeow, Deputy CEO
The programmes I took at TSPP are Graduate Diploma in Positive Psychology, and Graduate Diploma in Positive Psychology for Coaching.
As an aspirational person and passionate about education, I wanted to learn more about how I could coach and equip my clients and friends to be more positive in their mindset. That led me to ask Dionne more about her course and speak to Patricia.
I learnt SO MUCH at TSPP! I enjoyed learning about Resilience and Flourishing (MartinSeligman). I enjoyed learning from the educators who shared their knowledge.
The papers that we had to sit for and projects we worked on could get stressful but, I learnt a lot through research and retained a lot of knowledge from these endeavors. It has helped me become a better person in my approach towards life’s problems.
I also made many changes in my life since attending classes at TSPP. The circle of friends and family I have around me now are more aligned with my new-found self. I made really solid and mature friendships from classes at TSPP too.
At work now, I find it easier to communicate with my clients and ask them questions to help them understand their pain points. I am able to lead them into finding solutions that work for themselves when we unpack some of their core beliefs. We also work on reframing some of their negative thoughts by asking them to find evidence of their past successes when facing a challenge.
Applying what I learnt in class with my clients starts with building an understanding of them and what they want to achieve by talking with me. From there, I begin to curate the most relevant knowledge that can help them, and suggest material to read to support their journey. Sometimes, there are even exercises that I learnt from TSPP that I ask clients and friends to use.
Aftertaking lessons at TSPP, I am a more confident business owner. Especially in my approach of doing business, I am now fearless. I communicate with honesty, vulnerabilityand a stronger CAN-DO attitude. Clients enjoy my positive approach to issues that they face and will look for me when they need an emotional uplift.
As a boss, the leadership of self is more important than leadership over others. So, self-awareness is one of the keys to being a good leader when it comes to people management, creating and retaining a culture in the team of your vision. As a visionary is required to stay resilient to steer the ship forward, good leaders will have their staff, team, partners come to you for help and you must be ready to listen well, communicate clearly and help them to flourish as you have done before.
- Stacey Nonis, Business Owner
So far it’s only been us talking to you.
By now you are aware of how positive psychology can empower you and the people around you to tap on your strengths and lead fulfilling, flourishing lives.
But enrolling for a graduate diploma is not a simple decision - especially with your work and family responsibilities.
We’d love to have a conversation with you to know more about the goals you wish to achieve, the issues you are facing as well as any concerns you may have.
Simply fill in the form and one of our education consultants will contact you shortly.
Currently, we have shifted our classes online. Our current plan is to resume lessons in September but we will react accordingly as the situation plays out.
While the standard duration of GDAPP is 6 months, students have up to 3 years to complete their Diplomas.
GDAPP has a very high passing rate of over 92%. Most, if not all, of students who do not make the cut chose not to submit their assignments.
Essays make up just one component of the course. Even then, our lecturers will be more than glad to assist you whenever you require help.
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