From 1900 through 1990 psychology focused on what ’ s wrong with us , but in the ‘ 90s Dr . Marty Seligman in Philadelphia started focusing on positive psychology and what we can do to help people flourish . He started a course at the University of Pennsylvania on how to develop resiliency and find hope .
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the justifications that come so easily : everyone ’ s doing it ; it ’ s not a big deal ; I ’ m not hurting anyone ; I was drunk or high ; and I ’ m just keeping it real . Get them to consider the long-term consequences of their behavior on others .
From a psychological perspective , Soni said , we need to :
• train parents to reduce callousness
• identify children at risk
• teach alternatives to physical violence
• practice problem-solving skills
• mediate conflict calmly and respectfully
• provide therapy for social anxiety
• show empathy for all human beings
Rehabilitation of criminals is most effective , she said , when it is faith based . Get them to confess and pray , to become involved with a church or synagog , and do a pilgrimage or 12-step program , if appropriate .
What we are taught through Swedenborg emphasizes the importance of developing a new will , shunning evil as part of regeneration , the belief that there is no hypocrisy after death – that we cannot hide our true feelings – and that we must be useful .
For the final two days of her presentation Soni focused on : The Lighter Side of Humanity – Altruism and Kindness . She has written a textbook on altruism for her class . There was also an article written by her students for the November / December 2014 issue of New Church Life : Helping Hands – Bryn Athyn College ’ s Altruism Class Shares Their Experiences of Serving .
From 1900 through 1990 psychology focused on what ’ s wrong with us , but in the ‘ 90s Dr . Marty Seligman in Philadelphia started focusing on positive psychology and what we can do to help people flourish . He started a course at the University of
From 1900 through 1990 psychology focused on what ’ s wrong with us , but in the ‘ 90s Dr . Marty Seligman in Philadelphia started focusing on positive psychology and what we can do to help people flourish . He started a course at the University of Pennsylvania on how to develop resiliency and find hope .
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