We all know positivity feels good, as we release oxytocin and our prefrontal cortex is at our best. Yet, still people may see it as only fluff. It looks like fluff is the best.
The APBS conference has this topic. Currently, there is research to support integrating positive psychology into our PBIS models in schools and have thriving cultures with a focus on positive psychology.
The Trust Factor, also mentions how oxytocin supports more consideration, within the first 10 pages.
Jeff Zwiers promotes dialogue and increasing academic conversations, and first discusses the positive environment needed for the conversations.
AVID promotes inquiry. The first 40 pages discuss creating a safe environment.
Positivity is one of the simplest ways to best describe all the efforts we make, from how we look at the past, the present, and future.
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