Positive Psychology isn’t about being positive...so what is it? with Dr. Louise Lambert

In this episode of Behind the Stigma, we discuss what Positive Psychology is with Dr. Louise Lambert, a leading expert in happiness and wellbeing across the GCC.
We discuss the science behind Positive Psychology Interventions (PPIs), the balance between stress and strength-based approaches, and the importance of meaning over happiness in life. Dr. Lambert also shares practical exercises to boost wellbeing and insights of how positive psychology can vary based on culture, discussing her studies in Canada and the Middle East.
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About Dr. Louise Lambert
Dr. Louise Lambert, a psychologist, researcher and professor. She  is a registered psychologist with 20 years’ experience in counseling, mental health, higher education research, and primary healthcare. She specializes in positive psychology and is a leading expert in the development and delivery of happiness and wellbeing programs across the GCC. She is also the founder and Editor-in-Chief of the Middle East Journal of Positive Psychology, a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to happiness and wellbeing in the GCC region.

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Website: https://www.happinessmatters.org/
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Chapters

• 0:02 Intro
• 1:55 What Positive Psychology is?
• 4:31 How did PP come into existence?
• 6:53 Lorraine's example: how positive psychology changed her life
• 12:28 What are PPI's? (positive psychology interventions)
• 17:34 Dr. Lambert's favorite PPI
• 22:23 How does one balance stress and PP interventions?
• 26:00 Positive psychology & cultural nuances
• 29:40 Does PP need to adapt cultural contexts?
• 39:13 We also have stigma about happiness too
• 41:34 What is the Happiness Matters?
• 46:55 Dr. Lambert's story - how she got into positive psychology
• 53:39 Final takeaway