Penn Resilience Program and PERMA™ Workshops

WHAT ARE THE PENN RESILIENCE PROGRAM AND PERMA™ WORKSHOPS?

These evidence-based programs have been demonstrated to build resilience, wellbeing, and optimism. We teach skills to help leadership, teams, and individuals in your organization . . .

  • Navigate adversity, change, and uncertainty
  • Overcome counter-productive thinking habits that undercut performance
  • Maintain energy, confidence, and focus in high-stress, high-stakes situations
  • Communicate effectively around problems and successes
  • Build strong relationships and effective teams
  • Thrive in challenging environments

 

Empirical studies show that the skills we teach:

  • Increase wellbeing, life satisfaction, and optimism
  • Build strong relationships
  • Reduce depression and anxiety

 

To request a program, please use the Contact Us form.

 

WHO IS THE PROGRAM FOR?

Over a million people around the world have attended these programs. We work with a wide variety of organizations and populations including . . .

  • Healthcare and medical schools
  • Corporations
  • Universities and secondary schools
  • U.S. Government
  • Military, law enforcement, and first responders
  • Professional sports

 

WHY PENN?

Expertise. Since the 1990s, the Positive Psychology Center has been widely recognized as a leader in state-of-the-art, evidence-based programs. We have a team of curriculum developers and instructors with the expertise and experience to customize and deliver the programs.

Evidence-Based. Many empirical studies show that the program increases wellbeing and optimism, and reduces anxiety and depression. We teach skills from cognitive-behavioral science and Positive Psychology, both of which have a large research literature.

Proven Track Record. More than a million people around the world have attended these programs. Participants consistently give high satisfaction ratings for these experiential and interactive programs.

Customized. We customize programs to fit the client’s goals, needs, and culture.

Scalable. Our train-the-trainer model has a multiplier effect for large-scale teaching. We train people to teach the program with an extensive set of training materials. We effectively train those who do not have a background in psychology and who have diverse educational backgrounds.

Delivery Format. We deliver programs in-person at client sites around the world or virtually.

 

To request a program, please use the Contact Us form.