The Positivity Workbook for Teens

“The Positivity Workbook for Teens provides a treasure trove of activities for teens to learn about who they are at their best! This book shows teens how to use their strengths to thrive in the good times, navigate the bad times, and work on areas they want to improve. It is practical, relatable, doable, and, most importantly, it’s uplifting. The teen years are fraught with self-doubt and stress—this book offers an antidote. I highly recommend it for all teachers, parents, and teens.”
—Lea Waters, PhD, leading global figure in strengths and parenting, psychology researcher at the University of Melbourne, and author of The Strength Switch

~Lea Waters, PhD

“The Positivity Workbook for Teens is a timely guide through the best of positive psychology. This book teaches essential skills in building resilience, and increasing happiness and well-being. By learning to know and use their character strengths, teens embark on a journey of self-development and personal growth. This workbook is an excellent resource for anyone working with teens to teach them positive skills to protect and build their well-being.”
—Carmel Proctor, PhD, psychologist and psychotherapist, director of the Positive Psychology Research Centre (PPRC), and coauthor of Strengths Gym

~Carmel Proctor, PhD

“This book is packed with an abundance of powerful, research-backed tools to help teens take immediate action to improve their resilience, relationships, and their joy in life. I’ll be recommending this to the parents and teens that I work with!”
—Rachelle Plummer, PsyD, child psychologist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center

~Rachelle Plummer, PsyD

“With its focus on the particular challenges of teens, this workbook addresses a glaring gap in the positive psychology literature. The examples are highly compelling and timely, the writing style is engaging and accessible, and the many hands-on activities will foster insight and empower teens to create their own happiness.”
—Jaime Kurtz, PhD, professor of psychology at James Madison University, and author of The Happy Traveler

~Jaime Kurtz, PhD

“Chapter by chapter—with inspiring quotations, pithy explanations, and practical exercises—Goali Saedi Bocci and Ryan Niemiec outline what young people can do to live life to the fullest. As a researcher, an educator, and a father of teenage boys, the far-reaching benefits of this book were immediately evident to me. It brims with the artfulness and experience required to make positive psychology exciting and accessible for young people.”
—Roger Bretherton, PsyD, associate professor of psychology at the University of Lincoln, UK

~Roger Bretherton, PsyD

“We all know that happiness can be learned. However, it is not learned in one go; some work is certainly required. The Positivity Workbook for Teens invites teens to invest in their greatest treasure—themselves—by working through many user-friendly and engaging activities. A real gem!”
—Ilona Boniwell, PhD, CEO of Positran; professor; MAPP strategic program leader at Anglia Ruskin University; and author of seven books and many tangible tools, including Strengths Cards

~Ilona Boniwell, PhD