Center for Positive Psychology

Gilda Grace and Dr. Alan Keck have retired from traditional practice.

 

We have appreciated the opportunity to serve the residents and communities of Central Florida, and are taking a ‘sabbatical’ to cook up other ways to contribute, including a book or two. This new website is transitional, and will eventually expand with many more resources. Meanwhile, check out the frequently-updating Facebook page, as well as other resources below.

Resources

Simple Meditation (approximately 20 minutes)
Choose a quiet place and time. Sit comfortably on the floor or in a chair, or lie on your back.

  • Rest your hands in your lap, on your knees, or at your sides.
  • Allow your eyes to close gently.
  • Simply notice the natural rhythm of the breath.
  • When you notice your mind wandering, gently return your awareness to the breath.

Articles and Blogs

Psychology in the News

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Workers are getting anxiety from companies monitoring their work
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Employees are becoming increasingly anxious as they note their companies are monitoring their work from behind the scenes.

Could traveling keep you young?
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Making new social connections, getting better sleep, and having new experiences—could help lower your risk of premature aging.

LGBTQ+ adults may have greater risk of poor brain health, likely due to ‘minority stress’
Wed, 25 Sep 2024 19:54:06 Z
The findings could help inform future studies that investigate increased risk of negative outcomes in LGBTQ+ subgroups to understand the specific challenges for each.

Self-compassion can reduce mental ill health by 80 percent
Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:55:37 Z
Refugees who practiced self-compassion were found to experience significantly less depression and anxiety than those who did not.

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