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 CPPA’s mission is to help to nurture a psychologically healthy Canadian society at the organizational and individual level.
- led and managed by a board of directors and volunteers.
- provide reliable, evidence-based information about the nature of well-being and the application of positive psychology across all disciplines, through the Internet, expert webinars, publications, conferences, workshops, book clubs and awards
- introduce and disseminate information about positive psychology research, knowledge and applications to Canada
- establish a network of academic institutions, positive psychology practitioners, public organizations, private companies, non-profit organizations, health organizations and government with an interest in promoting the psychological well-being of Canadians;
- produce a platform for Canadian scientists to advance the knowledge of the science of well-being and explore novel ways to apply their knowledge
- empower our member community so they can impact their respective clients/patients
Our CPPA Board
The Board of Directors are volunteers devoted to developing the
Canadian Positive Psychology Association and are open to your suggestions.
•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
• 25 years of experience in education in Canada and internationally;
• Certificate in Positive Education;
• Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology (in progress);
• Certificate Chief Happiness Practitioner;
• Wellbeing sessions facilitator for Ontario Public Service employees;
• Wellbeing and Mental Health Leader of the OPS Franco Network employees
Iris Mihaila
Director, Franco-Ontarian Relations
Kimberley Wakefield
Director, Marketing Lead
• BHSc (Occupational Therapy)
• MHSc (Health Administration)
• ACC (Associate Certified Coach) with the International Coaching Federation
• Wellness and Organizational Development Leader in Healthcare with 3 decades of experience
• Created and implemented several innovative programs in: Cultural Interpretation, Intergenerational Partnerships, Change Management, Staff and Patient Wellness, Leadership Development and Reward and Recognition
Stephanie Brundl
Director, Membership
•Certificate in Positive Psychology (in progress)
•Manager of Customer Experience and Innovation at Hamilton Street Railway (HSR)
•Led development of City of Hamilton’s Cultural Plan -media proclaimed the plan a “game changer” for Hamilton
Ali Sabourin
Director, CPPA Treasurer
Retired Chief People Officer, YMCA of Greater Toronto
· 42 years’ experience in multiple roles as a seasoned human resources strategist
· Development of Human Resources and Employee Well-Being Strategy, ensuring a healthy organization
· Completed CAPP in February 2016
Melanie Laflamme
Director, Volunteer Engagement, Chair Canadian Workplace Well-Being Awards
Allison Arnott
Strategic Advisor
Retired Chief People Officer, YMCA of Greater Toronto
· 42 years’ experience in multiple roles as a seasoned human resources strategist
· Development of Human Resources and Employee Well-Being Strategy, ensuring a healthy organization
Melanie Laflamme
Director, Volunteer Engagement
Kimberley Wakefield
Director, Marketing Lead
Our Committee Members
Our committee members with their wide array of skills and specializations help the Canadian Positive Psychology Association moving forward.
Wayne Greenway
Volunteer Engagement Manager
Wayne Greenway is currently the Volunteer Engagement Manager for The Canadian Positive Psychology Association (CPPA). He has been involved with the CPPA since 2012 and managed the 2nd and 4th Canadian Conferences on Positive Psychology.
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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