Discover how Positive Psychology supports teacher mental health and wellbeing. Karen Caswell’s inspiring journey shows how science-backed strategies can transform classrooms, leadership, and lives.
What if education could truly nurture wellbeing and help both students and teachers thrive? Caroline Black transformed her approach with Positive Psychology, creating a groundbreaking Wellbeing Education curriculum and co-founding a business dedicated to sustainable wellbeing. Read how she is spreading positive ripples across schools and communities!
Amy wasn’t just looking for another qualification — she was searching for a way to transform lives. As an experienced educator and coach, she had a clear goal to bridge the gap between teacher wellbeing and student success. And she knew she needed to build on her skills to turn her vision into reality.
First and foremost, I am a better parent because of the Diploma, and I enjoy my children more. The tools I was given help me tackle the challenges that life throws at us. Professionally, I was given the opportunity to develop a Positive Psychology programme for Year 10 students. I taught this for two years and we gathered wellbeing data from across the school. I used this data to complete a Masters in Psychology which I was able to present at IPPA in Vancouver 2023.
So, you see, the Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing course has inspired me to start ripples wherever I can, and wherever possible collectively with other DPP Graduates. I’m just one student, working with others to increase our impact on our beautiful Illawarra region. Imagine how many other ripples are happening around the country!!
Whilst I had some prior knowledge of positive psychology concepts, undertaking the Diploma of Positive Psychology and Wellbeing was so refreshing, and I was captivated by all of it. The core modules were facilitated so well, each component was well-paced and with lots of experiential activities during the week. I also think that a course like this attracts people of a particular generosity and positivity, and whilst our group was made up of people from a range of places, industries and backgrounds, we learned so well due to the synergy in the group.
The impact of studying the Diploma cannot be measured. It has changed the way we communicate, the way we engage with others, the way we live our lives. We have channelled our energy into our business The Happiness Mission and it has tripled in growth since completing the Diploma.
In this interview, one of our Diploma graduates explains how the course supported her through tragedy, and has helped her make a positive impact on those around her.
