Bringing Pos. Psych. to Life: Interactive Exercises & Materials to Activate Somatic Learning Emiliya Zhivotovskaya, MAPP, PCC, ERYT - coach - speaker - healer - teacher -

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My Story

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Party Entertainment

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From Ivy to Real World

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What just happened?

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Experiential Learning

CAPP

Edu-Taining

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Flourishing consists of: Positivity P

Vitality V

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Engagement

CAPP Achievement A

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Meaning

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Relationships

Research as Me-Search

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What CAPP Grads Learn • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Introduction History of Happiness Positive Interventions Measurement Tools Gratitude Mindset Praise Optimism Resilience Explanatory Styles Cognitive Reframing ABCDE Model Broaden & Build Positive Neuroscience Neurohormones & Transmitters Autonomic Nervous System Evolutionary Psychology Brain Biases & Heuristics Hedonic Treadmill Maximizer vs. Satisficer Flow Theory Self-Regulation & Willpower Ego Depletion & Repletion Psychological Capital Mindfulness Meditation Savoring Strengths

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Virtues High Quality Connections Social Contagion Mirror Neurons Flourishing Relationships Active Constructive Response Attunement Non Violent Communication Conflict Resolution Altruism Volunteering Random Acts of Kindness Appreciative Inquiry Social-Emotional Intelligence Forgiveness Love Languages Desire Theory Meaning & Purpose Job – Career – Calling Post Traumatic Growth Passion Neurotheology Awe & Elevation Spirituality & Transcendence Materialism Hope Theory Goal Setting Theory Self-efficacy Theory

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Intrinsic & Extrinsic Motivation Coaching Tools Self-determination Theory Motivational Interviewing Visualization & Mental Imagery Grit Habit Change Ritual Vitality Sleep Nutrition Physical Activity Aging Well Calm vs. Stress Psycho-somatic & Somato-psychic Physical Alignment And more

Our CAPP Mission 1. Educate in the art and science of human flourishing 2. Application – Application Application Our students get- 2,700 3. Create a positive and supportive learning power point slides environment there’s to use – 4. To delight- our particpants 5. Not reinvent the wheel – “The whole is greater than the sum of it’s parts.” © 2014 Emiliya Zhivotovskaya & The Flourishing Center

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Our Mission  Today • 2 Guiding Principles • How we do what we do: – Props – Movement – Food – Activities – Gifts – Rituals

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If you remember nothing else… take these 2 things away:

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“Mom, can you read me a journal article or a press release?” said no child ever! © 2014 Emiliya Zhivotovskaya & The Flourishing Center

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Switch gears every 12 minutes

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Keep the Brain Engaged • According to Life Labs, attention wavers every 12 minutes. • Keep audience attention by:

–Asking a question –Create an exercise –Vary the delivery medium • i.e. video clip, audio, cartoon, etc.

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Brain Derived Neurotropic Factor (BDNF) Decreases after 20 min. of stillness

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Brain Derived Neurotropic Factor (BDNF) Decreases after 20 min. of stillness

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Props

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Pos. Psych isn’t Happiology

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Permission to be Human

- Dr. Tal Ben Shahar © 2014 Emiliya Zhivotovskaya & The Flourishing Center

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Neuroplasticity • “Thoughts that fire together, wire together.” (Hebb, 1949)

• Long Term Potentiation (LTP): – Repetition makes the neuron fire stronger/faster – Interrupting/Redirecting makes neurons fire weaker/slower.

Hebbian Theory: “Cells that fire , together wire together.” Hebb, D.O. (1949). The organization of behavior. New York: Wiley © 2014 Emiliya Zhivotovskaya & The Flourishing Center

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Use Metaphors

Biofeedback Devices

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Coaching Basics Coach’s Mindset

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Active Listening

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Solution Focused – Powerful Questions

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Chris Bliss https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNss0KZr9dc

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Movement

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Modalities • • • •

Stretch Breaks Partner Yoga Massage Circle Conga Line – (Limbo)

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intenSati

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Activities

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Strengths Wall

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Strengths Cards

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Go Outside

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Ego Repletion

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Food

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Life Satisfaction Pie How would you slice it?

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Meaning & Passion

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Things That Pair Together

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Mind Chatter

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Positive Neuroscience

• Omega 3 fatty acids highly concentrated in the brain. • Essential & not synthesized by the body. • Nearly 60% of the brain is comprised of fat • Myelin sheath is composed of 30% protein, 70% fat © 2014 Emiliya Zhivotovskaya & The Flourishing Center

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“Other People Matter”

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Mindfulness

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Savoring

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Anticipatory Savoring

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Gifts

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Optimism

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Create Primers

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Create Games

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Fixed Mindset

Growth Mindset

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Rituals

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Rituals

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Rituals

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Thank You! [email protected] (212) F-L-O-U-R-I-S-H

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