I am an associate professor at the Centre for Wellbeing Science within the University of Melbourne's Graduate School of Education. My research draws on multiple fields of inquiry, including health, positive, social, personality, and developmental psychology, and public health to address the question of thriving across the lifespan. I focus on understanding, measuring, and supporting wellbeing across the lifespan. I work with schools and workplaces to examine strategies for supporting wellbeing, and bridging gaps between research and practice.I have published 3 books, over 100 peer-reviewed articles and chapters, and the new, freely available Palgrave Handbook of Positive Education. I have published 3 books, over 100 peer-reviewed articles and chapters, and the new, freely available Palgrave Handbook of Positive Education.
Conscious Discipline is a comprehensive, trauma-informed approach to social-emotional learning, discipline, and self-regulation. Explore our resources, online courses, and professional development opportunities designed to create safe, connected school environments.
Established by Bei Shan Tang Foundation in 2014, Positive Education Hong Kong is a platform aiming to co-learn and collaborate with Hong Kong’s educators to 'Learn-Live-Teach-and-Embed' positive-psychology-infused education best practices in schools and to build a flourishing community ecosystem.
Founded in 1969, the Society for Neuroscience (SfN) now has nearly 35,000 members in more than 95 countries. Year-round programming includes the publishing of two highly regarded scientific journals, JNeurosci and eNeuro; professional development resources and career training through Neuronline, the Society’s home for learning and discussion; science advocacy and public policy engagement including annual Capitol Hill Day; and a variety of engaging public outreach efforts, led by the expanding and interactive collection of public-facing resources on BrainFacts.org.