IIN Coach Intensive - Mod 8 (Positivity)

Question 1

Positive Psychology

Answer 1

the study of strengths that enable individuals & communities to thrive ( the study of happiness)

Question 2

Traditional vs Positive Psychology

Answer 2

focuses on strengths & happiness rather than weaknesses, negativity & disability

Question 3

1. How can the average person become more happy & fulfilled?
2. What does optimal functioning look like?
3. What key components are needed for a person to flourish?

Answer 3

positive psych question examples

Question 4

According to the NWBHC, The coach helps the client develop positive psychological resources by __ __, reflecting __ __, __ __, and affirming __ and __.

Answer 4

cultivating meaning, reflecting positive emotions, applying strengths, and affirming self-worth & efforts

Question 5

Positive resources include…

Answer 5

internal & external

Question 6

Internal positive resources include

Answer 6

mind-set, self-efficacy, values, and strengths

Question 7

External positive resources include

Answer 7

social support & enviro

Question 8

Using a strength-based approach, coaches can

Answer 8

1. Help clients identify & cultivate their strengths & abilities
2. Guide clients to explore creative ways to use their strengths
3. Validate clients’ efforts
4. Refer to client strengths and reflect them back to clients
5. Increase the odds of clients successfully achieving their goals

Question 9

Five key elements which capture both hedonic and eudaimonic well-being are the 5 building blocks of well-being. They are the necessary conditions for a happy and meaningful life.

Answer 9

PERMA Model

Question 10

According to the PERMA model, the 5 build blocks for well-being are…

Answer 10

1. Positive emotions
2. Engagement
3. Relationships
4. Meaning
5. Accomplishments

Question 11

What are the 2 main types of well-being in positive psychology?

Answer 11

hedonic vs eudaimonic

Question 12

Positive emotions and life satisfaction (primarily gained thru attaining pleasure & avoiding pain)

Answer 12

hedonic well-being

Question 13

self-acceptance, growth, mastery, life purpose, autonomy, and positive relations with others (primarily results from the pursuit of meaningful fulfillment)

Answer 13

eudaimonic well-being

Question 14

What are the 7 ways to empower clients with positive psychology?

Answer 14

1. take a client-empowered approach
2. connect clients to their strengths
3. cultivate resources
4. identify values
5. cultivate meaning
6. help clients increase positive emotions
7. affirm client efforts & decisions

Question 15

Helping the client identify & access resources for learning in a way that works best for them - at a pace & method that’s personally meaningful for them as an individual

Answer 15

facilitation of learning

Question 16

VARK model of learning style

Answer 16

visual - maps, charts, shapes, etc
auditory - lectures, group discussions, podcasts, saying out loud
reading/writing - books, articles, reports/essays, lists
kinesthetic - practice, real-life examples, case studies

Question 17

how can you help clients determine how they learn best?

Answer 17

1. determine a client’s learning style that worked in the past
2. empower clients to engage in self-discovery
3. create awareness about clients’ underlying concerns
4. cognitive restructuring
5. meta-view to help client have a wider perspective
6. metacognition - to help client think about how they think