Positive Psychology Meets Jewish Education

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Thriving

Positive Psychology

Not Grade Specific

In this second webinar of the series, Sarah Rosenblum presents foundational material about Positive Psychology and explores the intersection of those key ideas with Jewish Education. She gives practical adaptable examples for educators to try in their programs.

PRE-SESSION TWO READING

What Exactly do we mean by Happiness? by Michelle Shapiro Abraham, the director of program development for the URJ Campaign for Youth Engagement. This article, posted in ejewishphilanthropy in 2017, was a response to a previously posted article by David Bryfman - When You’re Happy and You Know It - The True Purpose of Jewish Education.

POST-SESSION TWO RESOURCES

TED Talks: 
Angela Duckworth talks about Grit 
Emily Smith talks about Meaning
Recommended Books: 
Flourish by Martin Seligman 
The How of Happiness by Sonja Lyubormirsky
Take the PANAS survey that measures your positive and negative affect and gratitude
Read more about Positive Education

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This webinar is the 2nd in this 4 part series from Shinui and The Jewish Education Project, "Cultivating Thriving Lives: A National Conversation on Jewish Education."

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After School and Beyond
Educator Training
Congregational Learning
Day Schools and Yeshivas
Teen Engagement

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