http://www.apa.org/releases/positivepsy.html Positive psychology resources from the APA. Appreciative Medicine http://www.appreciativemedicine.com/index.htm Dr. Tel Franklin offers a four-step approach of Appreciative Dialogue to move patients beyond problem-solving to a focus on optimal health and wellness. There are resources, stories, and an invitations for health-care providers to join his network. Asset-Based Community Development Institute http://www.northwestern.edu/IPR/abcd.html The Asset-Based Community Development Institute (ABCD), established in 1995 by the Community Development Program at Northwestern University's Institute for Policy Research, is built upon three decades of community development research. The ABCD Institute spreads its findings on capacity-building community development in two ways: (1) through extensive and substantial interactions with community builders, and (2) by producing practical resources and tools for community builders to identify, nurture, and mobilize neighborhood assets. Brief Family Therapy Center http://www.brief-therapy.org/ Links to various resources dealing with Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. Center for NonViolent Communication http://www.cnvc.org This organization started by Clinical Psychologist Marshall Rosenberg works to teach people a simple, but challenging, technique for speaking the language of compassion, connection and heart. For more information about the 4 step approach and NVC practice groups around the globe, go to this link. They also offer DVDs of lectures and demonstrations of this process by Marshall Rosenberg. Center for Positive Organizational Scholarship http://www.bus.umich.edu/Positive/ http://www.bus.umich.edu/Positive/POS-Research/Related-Research-Orgs.htm (Related Research Organizaitons) The Center for Positive Organizational Scholarship is committed to advancing research in the emerging field of Positive Organizational Scholarship (POS). This website is both a medium of communication for the Center for POS, and a learning and networking community for POS scholars and practitioners worldwide. We also welcome anyone who is interested in learning about this emerging field. For more information or to contribute to our community, please contact positiveorg@umich.edu. CLS West Organization http://www.clswest.com/ http://www.clswest.com/links.html (AI Resources) CLSWest(Cognitive Leadership Strategies West) is a unique leadership development company focusing on increasing the profitability and productivity of your organization through innovative, customized leadership training and development strategies. This site has an excellent resource list. Dependable Strengths http://dependablestrengths.org Each person has deep within him/her a unique form of excellence - a unique pattern of core strengths. These "Dependable Strengths" can be identified through the Dependable Strengths Articulation (DSA) process. DSA is a peer-assisted process of personal transformation which brings out the best in individuals and groups. It identifies and builds on what is "right" with the individual rather rather than fixing what is "wrong". Research of DSA at the University of Washington has shown increased self-esteem, motivation and internal locus of control in DSA participants. DSA also increases mutual respect, appreciation of diversity, and cooperation. DSA has been used successfully with all ages and populations. This work, originated by Bernard Haldane in the 1940's, is being carried on by the Center for Dependable Strengths, a non-profit, public organization in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Martin E.P. Seligman http://psych.upenn.edu/seligman/pospsy.htm http://www.positivepsychology.org (Main Site) Resources on positive psychology. Executive Edge, Inc. http://www.executiveedgeinc.com Specialize in designing organizational learning experiences that integrate Appreciative Inquiry and Experiential Learning; resource for AI practitioners who are interested in this connection and want to learn about EL tools, methods and techniques. Good News India http://www.goodnewsindia.com This site is full of "good news" stories. It focuses on India and was set up as a way to avoid apathy and cynicism. It is an interesting model - and was started by one person, using the net to leverage his vision. Greater Good Science Center http://greatergood.berkeley.edu The Greater Good Science Center is an interdisciplinary research center devoted to the scientific understanding of happy and compassionate individuals, strong social bonds, and altruistic behavior. The GGSC is unique in its commitment to helping people apply scientific research to their lives. Our quarterly magazine, Greater Good, highlights ground breaking research into the roots of happiness, compassion, and altruism. Greater Good fuses science reporting with inspiring stories, providing a bridge between social scientists and parents, educators, community leaders, and policy makers. Greg Wood http://www.gregwood.net/ This musician is recommended by a fellow AI practitioner for his sountracks for positive change. He is based in Connecticut. In Our Own Words 2000 Research http://www.inourownwords.org Fund for Global Awakening (FFGA), a non-profit education and research organization dedicated to innovative social-cultural solutions, is pleased to introduce the IN OUR OWN WORDS 2000 RESEARCH PROGRAM. "What Brings Us Together" is the first major presentation of results from the large-scale social science research study, which articulates common core values and beliefs of Americans from diverse backgrounds and persuasions. This website describes the study and the results in detail. Institute of HeartMath http://www.heartmath.org For over a decade, the Institute of HeartMath has conducted leading-edge research on the relationship between the heart and brain and the ways in which this relationship affects physical, mental and emotional health and human performance. We have developed a set of research-based and scientifically validated tools and techniques for accelerated learning, optimal performance, and positive classroom and social behaviors. These tools are currently being used in a variety of settings throughout the world – including universities, hospitals, major corporations, government institutions, incarceration facilities, the military, and schools. Visit the site to learn more. International Association of Facilitators http://www.iaf-world.org Facilitation is a profession rapidly taking its unique place alongside those of consulting and training. The International Association of Facilitators was formed by a group of professionals desiring an avenue for interchange, professional development, trend analysis and peer networking. A formal association was proposed and adopted at a networking conference in Alexandria, Virginia, in January, 1994. More than 70 people signed on as charter members. Since then, the IAF has grown to over 1300 members in more than 20 countries. Leader to Leader Institute: Formerly the Peter F. Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management http://l2li.org/index.html http://l2li.org/leaderbooks/recommendations/index.html (Leader to Leader - Leader's recommended books) http://l2li.org/leaderbooks/booklist.html (Thought Leaders Forum) http://l2li.org/leaderbooks/index.html (Articles, Books, Resources recommended by the Drucker Foundation) http://l2li.org/subscribe/index.html (Subscribe to their online newsletters) Mission: To strengthen the leadership of the social sector The Leader to Leader Institute has its roots in the social sector and its predecessor, the Peter F. Drucker Foundation for Nonprofit Management, which in January 2003 transferred its ongoing activities to the new identity. The Leader to Leader Institute furthers its mission "to strengthen the leadership of the social sector" by providing educational opportunities and resources to leaders. Continuing the work of the Foundation since its founding in 1990, the Leader to Leader Institute serves as a broker of intellectual capital, bringing together the finest thought leaders, consultants, and authors in the world with the leaders of social sector voluntary organizations. By providing intellectual resources to leaders in the business, government, and social sectors, and by fostering partnerships across these sectors, the Leader to Leader Institute works to strengthen social sector leaders of the United States and of nations around the globe. Minnesota Organization Development Network's (MNODN's) http://www.managementhelp.org The web Library is the basis for the Minnesota Organization Development Network's (MNODN's) "OD Library," one of the largest, on-line Library of materials about OD, organizations and management. National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation (NCDD) http://www.thataway.org/ NCDD is a vibrant network of over 700 organizations and individuals who engage and mobilize people across the globe around today's critical issues. With over 2,000 well organized resources, NCDD’s website is a great place to go to learn more about communication, conflict resolution, and public engagement. Organisational Development, Individual development http://www.lasadev.com Website by Tricia Lustig. Much information on her community work in Nepal. Many links to interesting articles. Organisations and People: Journal of the Association for Management Education and Development http://www.amed.org.uk/oandp/ O&P is a quarterly journal designed to form an effective link between the world of academic advance and the practitioner whose business results may be influenced by the success of development initiatives. O&P is relevant for professionals, managers and consultants working in companies throughout the private and public sector, voluntary organisations an academic institutions. Individuals at all stages of their careers will find the articles highly readable with a practical bias and a balance between case studies, interviews, articles, reviews and editorial. Members of AMED receive the journal as part of their subscription. Non-members wishing to receive the journal should contact amed.office@amed.org.uk about non-member subscription rates. If you would like to order reprints of articles, or back copies of an issue these are available from AMED (back copies cost £25 per issue). Peace Communications http://www.peacecommunications.net Peace Communications enhances creativity, laughter, and peace through educational seminars, workshops and performances for organizations as well as private consultations for individuals. Clients are inspired to walk new avenues of creative expression by tapping into the genius and leadership qualities they inherently possess. Director Elizabeth Welles is an artist, consultant and communicator who helps people recognize and develop the Creative Spirit. Her warmth, compassion, and quirky sense of humor endear her to clients and audiences around the world. Positive Organizational Scholarship http://www.bus.umich.edu/positive/ Positive organizational scholarship focuses on the dynamics in organizations that lead to the development of human strength, foster resiliency in individuals, make possible healing and restoration, and cultivate extraordinary individual and organizational performance. This site is home to many resources and excellent research. Positive Psychology.Net http://www.positivepsychology.net This website has an abundance of resources for positive psychology. Purnell School/The Affinties Program http://www.purnell.org http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhhJFeuN5KM&feature=related (Jennifer Fox on the Strengths Movement in Schools) Purnell School is an explicitly strengths-based high school for girls who have not found success in traditional settings. The school uses The Affinities Program a 4-yr high school curriculum based on AI and developing strengths written by Jenifer Fox the Head of Purnell School, author, speaker and graduate of Harvard Graduate School of Education. Also included here is the link to the YouTube video of Jennifer Fox sharing practices for a strengths movement in schools. Rememberingpractices.com http://www.rememberingpractices.com/index.html This website offers an innnovative approach to death and bereavement that incorporates AI, narrative therapy and social constructionism. Articles and a community forum are available. Solution-focused Change http://solutionfocusedchange.blogspot.com/ DOING WHAT WORKS IN INDIVIDUAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE - Blog by Coert Visser. Website dedicated to the solution-focused approach in organizations. Speaking Circles http://www.speakingcircles.com While publicized as a means of learning public speaking through appreciative means, Speaking Circles look like a powerful means of learning the appreciative attitude itself. STRATEGIC PLANNING An Inquiry Approach http://www.cedpa.org/publications/pdf/stratplan_english_all.pdf Helps build skills of NGO affiliates to define their work priorities with greater clarity and purpose and to strengthen their capacity to plan for the future. Source: The Centre for Development and Population Activities www.cedpa.org The Contemplative Mind in Society- Contemplative Net Project http://www.contemplativenet.org/ The goal of the Contemplative Net project is to research and communicate the story of contemplative practice in secular contexts and the growth of contemplative awareness in the U.S. In doing so, we hope to increase understanding and support for this emerging movement.The website serves as an information center for the results of our research, presenting our findings, and providing further information. The site also connects the research participants to the Contemplative Cafe online community. The Grove Consultants International http://www.grove.com Templates, tools and training for graphic facilitation and graphic recording. The Institute for Research on Unlimited Love http://www.unlimitedloveinstitute.org The newly incorporated Institute for Research on Unlimited Love, an independent non-profit entity currently located at the School of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University, recognizes that while considerable ongoing scientific research of the highest caliber is focused on negative psychological states and mental illness, little high quality scientific research is focused on positive states of psychological health and personality. There is a need for research on positive human traits. Among the universally lauded positive human traits are such phenomena as compassion, altruism, care, and forgiveness, all of which the Institute views as modulations of the core value of unlimited love. It is the intent of the Institute to foster ongoing collaboration with researchers on these key human ideals. The Martin Seligman Research Alliance http://www.positivepsychology.org The Martin Seligman Research Alliance is a not-for-profit organization located at the University of Pennsylvania. Martin E.P. Seligman, Ph.D., conducts research on Positive Psychology, learned helplessness, depression, and on optimism and pessimism. The Taos Institute http://www.taosinstitute.net/ The Taos Institute is a pueblo, or community, of scholars and practitioners working to explore, extend and share the view that through human relationships we construct our realities, moralities, and aspirations. The Taos Institute was one of the first institutions to offer workshops and learning opportunities in Appreciative Inquiry. The workshop offerings have grown over the years and now offer something for everyone. Taos Institute Publishing sponsors the Focus Book series. Visit the website to view the list of titles. Turning to One Another - Conversation Initiatives Around the World http://www.turningtooneanother.net/world.html# This website is a listing of initiatives that are using conversation as a primary means of creating change in their world. This is only a partial list. Conversation has become a well-known process, and is now a well-used method for initiating social and organizational change. Website of Wally Gingerich http://www.gingerich.net/ He is a scientist involved in Solution-Focused Brief Therapy outcome research. His site contains some other resources too. He is a Professor of Social Work at the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences. Submit a Website. |
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