Positive Psychology is not just "being happy". It is how to flourish and be the best of ourselves, with simple everyday interventions.

Speaker: Dr. Ofelia Olivero The Positive Coach. (1 CAE Credit)

Thursday, November 17th, 4-5pm (Virtual)

The concept of flow, engagement, and purpose will be discussed along with the PERMA model created by Martin Seligman. In his own words:

"Positive psychology takes you through the countryside of pleasure and gratification, up into the high country of strength and virtue, and finally to the peaks of lasting fulfillment, meaning, and purpose

Dr. Ofelia A. Olivero obtained her PhD in cytogenetics in Argentina and subsequently joined the National Cancer Institute (NCI) where she has worked since 1987.

She is the author and co-author of more than 80 scientific articles, more than 180 submissions to conferences, book chapters and a book. She has been invited to deliver scientific lectures nationally and internationally.

She has been the reviewer of the Office of Women’s Health, US Food and Drug Administration, and the National Toxicology Program, Chair of the Executive Board of the Genetic Toxicology Association, Past President of the Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society, Past President of the Hispanic Organization of Toxicologists, Vice chair of the Association of Women in Science and Councilor of the Society of Toxicology.

Dr. Olivero is currently a Life Coach certified by the International Coaching Federation empowering people to be their own selves, look for their passions, and move forward with their own solutions. She seeks to work with the whole person, in career development, leadership skills or other issues that impact their lives.

Agenda:

4:00 – 4:05 Quick intros

4:05- 4:25 Presentation (can be adjusted as needed) Hold questions till after

4:30-4:45- Breakout rooms: Groups of 4-5 max (Question: What is your “Aha” moment)

4:45-4:55 Share with group

5:00pm Wrap up-

“Positive Psychology” How to Flourish & Be the Best of Ourselves Each Day!