Changing Negative Thought Patterns

Wow--who knew? I am a believer in Positive Psychology, and stumbled across this McGill site by accident:

Imagine you could play a computer game for five minutes each morning that would help you feel more secure and confident in yourself. Our research shows that people may be able to change the negative thought patterns that sometimes produce insecurity. We are now examining whether over time, with practice, people can develop positive, beneficial habits of thought to help them become more secure and self-confident on a long term basis -- whether in the context of their working life, their personal relationships, or their overall sense of well being. To discuss research collaborations or possible applications of this research, contact us.

Comments

[MArijo]

Very interesting! I'm still wanting to try the Signature Strengths Inventory from the authentichappiness.org site with some of my clients-- in fact, I have a new one picked out who might be open to it. He's a young man, fairly well-educated, but who has changed college majors 4 or 5 times and still doesn't know what direction to take (so he uses drugs and gets suicidal).

Thanks for the links you sent recently.