The University of Pennsylvania Positive Psychology Training Conference Delegate Information Package

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1 The University of Pennsylvania Positive Psychology Training Conference Delegate Information Package January 2013 / Memorial Hall, St Peter s College, Adelaide

2 A Message from the Headmaster Dear applicant I am delighted to advise you that in January 2013, St Peter s College has arranged a truly extraordinary personal and professional development opportunity in Wellbeing and Positive Psychology. Places in this program are strictly limited. You are encouraged to book as soon as possible. From Sunday 20 January Thursday 24 January 2013, acknowledged world leaders in the applications of Positive Psychology from The University of Pennsylvania (the Penn Team) will be in residence at Saints. The team has been specifically created to come to Saints and train participants in an evidence-based approach to wellbeing. It is important to understand that a primary focus for the course is your wellbeing. The Penn team will deliver a specifically tailored executive training program that will explore Positive Psychology, positive organisational and management scholarship, resilience and wellbeing. Over five days there will be more than thirty two contact hours of instruction. The Penn team training will be a mix of lectures, workshops and applied learning, based on the principles of adult learning and the latest wellbeing theory of Professor Seligman. Your successful completion of the course will be recognised with a certificate of participation signed by the Dean of the Faculty of Arts & Sciences from the University of Pennsylvania. Places in this course are limited to 50 external applicants. This course will be best suited to decision makers and managers who lead change across organisations. I am genuinely excited to announce what I believe is a unique opportunity. To apply, complete the online registration form at the St Peter s College website by Monday 26 November 2012 to be eligible for the early bird registration fee. With all my very best wishes Mr Simon Murray Headmaster St Peter s College, Adelaide

3 A Message from Martin Seligman PhD Dear University of Pennsylvania Positive Psychology Training Conference applicant My team is excited to work closely with you on this executive education program. The work you will do with the team at Saints will have long-term impact on the way that children are educated throughout the world. I recommend the 2013 Positive Psychology Training Conference held at St Peter s College. The team I have selected are leaders in the field, and very excited to work with you. This conference is targeted at individuals interested in leading change using positive psychology principles and techniques. It will suit individuals and teams of executives that lead groups. All aspects of the training you complete will be evidence based, building on the past 20 years of research from my lab. We have found that leaders who attend this training, note the following personal benefits: Enhanced positive emotion, engagement, meaning, relationships and mastery Identify character strengths Build engagement in teams Improved organisation commitment and job satisfaction Our team looks forward to working with you and learning from you in All the best Martin Seligman PhD Zellerbach Family Professor of Psychology Director of the Positive Psychology Center, University of Pennsylvania

4 The University of Pennsylvania Positive Psychology Training Conference 2013 People want to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives, to cultivate what is best within themselves, to enhance their experiences of love, work, and play. What You Will Learn The Penn Positive Psychology Training Conference 2013 is a highly-interactive program that focuses on wellbeing for all. You will develop the social and emotional skills which with practice can help you, your team and our boys to flourish. This conference explores the following questions: What is wellbeing? What is Positive Psychology? How can we build more resilience? What can we do to deepen our strengths? What skills should we teach to help equip our teams? These are just some of the topics that will be explored as part of the Penn Positive Education Training Conference in Program Overview The University of Pennsylvania Positive Psychology Training Conference 2013 is a carefully designed conference that will explore the latest science in the area of wellbeing. Those selected to attend will be given substantial training materials crafted by some of the world s leading experts in the area. Who Should Attend Early Learning Year 12 leaders including: Heads of House Vice-Principals and Principals Higher Education Administrators Leaders with team building responsibilities School psychologists Leaders of change Deans of Students/Wellbeing Personal Benefits of the Conferences Participants in the Penn Positive Psychology Training Conference are provided with evidence-based skills that: Enhance resilience Increase your understanding of the importance of positive emotions Deepen relationships Develop character strengths Increases levels of gratitude At this conference you will be given a folder entitled: The University of Pennsylvania Positive Psychology Conference. This will be your main training resource during the Conference.

5 Program Objectives Introduction to Positive Psychology What is Positive Psychology Framework of Positive Psychology - Positive Emotion (The Pleasant Life) - Positive Character (The Engaged Life) - Positive Institutions (The Meaningful Life) Why Positive Psychology Matters for Education Introduction to Resilience Overview of Resilience What Enables Resilience? Overview of Optimism Enjoying and Sharing What is Good: Savouring Active Constructive Responding Praise Training Dates The course will run from Sunday 20 January Thursday 24 January 2013 in Memorial Hall, St Peter s College, Adelaide. Training Times On the first day, Sunday 20 January 2012, Registrations will commence at 8am in Memorial Hall. Each day thereafter will start promptly at 9am and finish at approximately 4pm. You will be asked to arrive at your session at least 10 minutes before the starting time. Depression and its Impact Background: Depression in Children and Adolescents Research and Findings Current and Future Directions Core Cognitive Skills Set for Resilience Training ATC Model Thinking Traps Detecting Icebergs (Underlying and Surface Beliefs) Challenging Beliefs Putting into Perspective Real-time Resilience Character Strengths Overview, Background and Research Strengths Exercises Positive Psychology for Young People and Adults Research and Findings: Data on Empirical Evaluations of the Positive Psychology Curriculum

6 The University of Pennsylvania Positive Psychology Training Conference 2013 Accommodation and Conference Transport You will need to make your own accommodation and travel arrangements. Accommodation suggestions include the Sebel Playford Hotel or the Intercontinental Hotel. Both are located centrally in Adelaide on North Terrace. St Peter s College will organise a shuttle service each day of the conference to and from a central location in the city. Seats must be reserved. Please contact Fiona Gallan FGallan@stpeters.sa.edu.au if you would like a bus transfer and have not yet selected this in your registration. St Peter s College is not responsible for non-refundable travel arrangements or other planning expenses incurred. We recommend that you not make accommodation and travel arrangements until you are admitted to the program. The Intercontinental Hotel is offering the following room rates: King Superior room $205 per night King River view room $230 per night King Club InterContinental City room $285 per night Twin Superior room $205 per night This rate does not include breakfast, but this can be provided by the Hotel for $20. When making your reservation, indicate you want breakfast in the comment section. To book the Intercontinental: The Sebel Playford Hotel is offering the following rates: Playford Guestrooms (1 x King Bed / 2 x Queen Beds) AUD $ room only per night (If third adult is in a room, extra $50 per night rate is applicable. If required, a roll away bed is an additional $35.00) (Quoted rate applies for bookings up until Wednesday 5 December 2012). Breakfast served in the Playford Restaurant is $29.00 per guest for continental or $34.00 per guest full buffet (2013 pricing). All accommodation guests are offered full use of the 24hr health club, boutique teas and coffees in all rooms, the opportunity to enjoy morning juice or espresso coffee in the Playford Lounge Bar and complimentary local newspaper. Guest self-parking is available in The Playford Car Park at $18.00 per night (24 hours, unlimited exits) or alternatively Valet Parking is available at a charge of $30.00 per night (24 hours, unlimited exits) based on 2012 pricing. To book the Sebel Playford Hotel: Call Central Reservations on and quote St Peter s College. Meals The following meals will be provided: Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea each day of the conference (i.e January). If you have any special dietary requirements please indicate this on the registration form. There will be also two functions during the training: Welcome Reception and Farewell Reception. Details will be made available at a later date. Registration Fee Early Bird Fee (up to Monday 26 November 2012) $3600 (includes GST) Registration (after Monday 26 November 2012) $4000 (includes GST) Payment by cheque or credit card. Please make out cheques to St Peter s College Applications close: Monday 3 December 2012

7 Feedback from previous participants Feedback from participants who undertook the Penn Training in July 2012 said: I have found every aspect of this conference helpful and am looking forward to putting into practice many of the techniques and strategies learned, as well as further developing skills to strengthen relationships. I believe I have grown personally and professionally in a meaningful and lasting way that will benefit me as a person, father, husband, and teacher. It was all fascinating and very relevant to both our personal and professional lives, presented in an engaging and clear manner. This has been the most engaging, professional development that I ve been a part of. It has inspired me greatly. What an uplifting and life-changing week this has been. A breath of fresh air in my life! Your program has been life-changing. The best conference/ professional development experience that I have attended! This has been an amazing course. I am really glad I attended. I felt very privileged to be a part of this conference! A valuable conference in every way. Thank you Penn for helping me aim to fly higher! Structure of the Day 9:00am - 10:30am Session 1 (Memorial Hall) 10:30am - 10:50am Morning Tea (Memorial Hall) 10:50am - 12:30pm Session 2 12:30pm - 1:30pm Lunch in Da Costa Dining Hall 1:30pm - 2:45pm Session 3 2:45pm - 2:55pm Break 2:55pm - 4:00pm Session 4 The Positive Psychology Center at the University of University of Pennsylvania Positive Psychology is the scientific study of the strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive. The Positive Psychology Center is located at the University of Pennsylvania. Professor Martin Seligman is the Director of the Center and Zellerbach Family Professor of Psychology. The Center promotes research, training, education, and the dissemination of Positive Psychology. The Rationale of the Positive Psychology Center During its first century, psychology justifiably focused most of its attention on human suffering. Marked progress has been made in understanding and treating numerous psychological disorders - depression, anxiety, and phobias, to name a few. While alleviating suffering, however, psychology has neglected what makes life most worth living. Positive Psychology is founded on the belief that people want more than an end to suffering. We have the opportunity to create a science and a profession that not only heals psychological damage but also builds strengths to enable people to achieve the best things in life. The Goals of the Positive Psychology Center Some of the goals of Positive Psychology are to build a science that supports: Families and schools that allow children to flourish Workplaces that foster satisfaction and high productivity Communities that encourage civic engagement The teaching of Positive Psychology Dissemination of Positive Psychology in schools, corporations, government, hospitals, and communities.

8 The University of Pennsylvania Positive Psychology Training Conference 2013 Intellectual Property By attending the University of Pennsylvania Positive Psychology Training Conference 2013 you will have access to the latest science relating to Positive Psychology. In order to have access to this intellectual property, those selected to attend will be required to complete a Use Agreement from the University of Pennsylvania that outlines your obligations with the intellectual property owned by Penn. Participants who do not sign the Use Agreement will not be able to attend. Cancellation Policy Cancellations must be submitted via fax or Fiona Gallan at FGallan@stpeters.sa.edu.au. Full refunds will be given up to 30 days prior to the start of the program. Due to program demand and pre-program preparations, cancellations received days prior to the start of the program are subject to a fee of 10% of the program tuition. Cancellations received within 13 days prior to the start of the program and no-shows are subject to the full program tuition. Please note: cancellation fees are based upon the date the written request is received. The University of Pennsylvania and St Peter s College reserves the right to change faculty or cancel programs at its discretion. In the unlikely event of program changes, the School is not responsible for non-refundable travel arrangements or other planning expenses incurred. Apply Online All applications can be submitted online at the St Peter s College Website ( Early Bird registrations close on Monday 26 November Any queries should be directed to Fiona Gallan at FGallan@stpeters.sa.edu.au

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