About CPPA
Canadian Positive Psychology Association
Helping Canadians flourish
Founded in 2012, the CPPA is the leading Canadian not-for-profit association for the advancement of the science and practice of positive psychology. Positive Psychology is the branch of psychology that focuses on the evidence-based research and application of human flourishing.
The CPPA is a leader in the global positive movement of like-minded individuals interested in the research and application of positive psychology. The CPPA promotes the science and application of positive psychology and its research-based interventions across Canada through its member base and affiliates. The CPPA is a conduit of everything-positive-psychology in Canada, connecting and supporting academic research programs, strategic alliances, and membership.
Researchers, practitioners, teachers, clinicians, coaches, workplace leaders, professionals, students, and members of the general public who are interested in improving psychological well-being for themselves and their respective audiences/patients/clients/staff. Members are located across Canada.
The CPPA is connected with prominent positive psychology researchers from around the world to bring CPPA members the latest research in positive psychology and share rigorous, evidence-based interventions.
Your CPPA membership keeps you on the leading edge of the science and best practices, provides annual conferences and workshops to grow your network, gives you the latest evidence-based techniques, allows you to be part of the future conversation about mental well-being and helps you to build your profile within the positive psychology community.
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In 2020 we began a renewal at the CPPA. Our re-energized team of volunteers and board members are charting an exciting new journey.
Our Mission
The Canadian Positive Psychology Association exists to advance the science and practice of positive psychology, which is the scientific study of mental wellness, to improve the well-being and resilience of individuals, organizations, and communities across Canada. We deliver education programs and connect people with research, tools, and each other to help them thrive.
•MAPP, Master of Applied Positive Psychology at UPENN
•Speaker and Workshop facilitator for people around the world
•Host of new Audible podcast series The Awesome Project
•Author: Wire Your Brain for Confidence; the Science of Conquering Self-Doubt
Louisa Jewell
Director, President / Founder
Stephanie Brundl
Vice-President & Director, Membership
Iris Mihaila
Director, Franco-Ontarian Relations
Anuja Jaswal
Treasurer
Linda Grubic
Director, Volunteer Management & Fundraising Oversight
Laura Rezende
Director, Community Outreach
Allison Arnott
Strategic Advisor
Michelle N. Moore
Director, Board Secretary
Our Committee Members
Our committee members with their wide array of skills and specializations help the Canadian Positive Psychology Association moving forward.
Kim Rigden
CWWA Chair
Our Honorary Advisors
Honorary Advisors to the Canadian Positive Psychology Association
Dr. Martin Seligman
Honorary Advisor
Dr. James O. Pawelski
Honorary Advisor
Dr. Robert J. Vallerand
Honorary Advisor
Dr. Tayyab Rashid
Honorary Advisor
Dr. Lucie Mandeville
Honorary Advisor
Dr. Veronika Huta
Honorary Advisor
Dr. Tami Kulbatski
Honorary Advisor
Dr. Marie-Hélène Budworth
Honorary Advisor
Our Founding Board
The Canadian Positive Psychology Association (CPPA) was founded on January 19, 2012
with a vision for developing a psychologically healthy Canadian society
through the research and application of positive psychology across Canada.
Dr. Jamie Gruman
Veronika Huta, Ph.D.
Lisa Sansom
Louisa Jewell, MAPP
Dr. Tayyab Rashid
Our History
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