3 contact hours, LCMHC, LMFT, Peer Support, LCAS, NBCC and NCASPPB

approved

Description: Positive Psychology focuses on supporting clients to live a happy and meaningful life,

experiencing a full range of emotions. This branch of psychology focuses on living a healthy life,

physically, mentally, and emotionally. It focuses on positive traits of the individual and society. As other

branches of psychology focus on problems and deficits, positive psychology works to support the

positive qualities of life. We will learn positive psychology skills that embrace mindfulness, well being

skills such as kindness, compassion, and social connection in both mental health and substance use

recovery.

Objectives:

1. Develop and understanding of positive psychology and how to apply it through curriculum and

skills.

2. Assist clients in identifying existing strengths and positive traits to build upon change in their

lives.

National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) Approval Statement:

Asheville Counseling, Clinical Supervision and Training has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6957. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Asheville Counseling, Clinical Supervision and Training is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.