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Feel Happier: Even in Tough Times

Feel Happier: Even in Tough Times

October 29th, 2024
8:30 am - 11:30 am

MSAA/MIAA Professional Development Workshop for K-12 Classroom Teachers, Counselors, and School Administrators

Feel Happier: Even in Tough Times

 “Is your glass half empty or half full?" asked the mole. "I think I'm grateful to have a glass," said the boy.” Charlie Mackesy, The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse.

In this interactive presentation, you will learn about Positive Psychology, the Science of Happiness, and how happiness can give you the advantage you seek in your career, personal life, and relationships. When we feel better, we do better

Participants will:

·         Learn and experience practical, science-based strategies that increase productivity, joy, happiness, and well-being

·         Believe that they are capable of improving their well-being

·         Experience ways to apply what they learn personally and professionally

·         Learn how to capitalize on the happiness advantage to improve performance and maximize potential in themselves and others

When: Tuesday, October 29, 2024, from 8:30 am to 11:30 am

Delivery Method: In-Person Workshop

Location: The MSAA Office, 33 Forge Parkway, Franklin, MA

Presenter: Pam Garramone, Positive Psychology Keynote Speaker, Author

PD Hours: 3 in Content Area Leadership and Administration

Fees: Member $150 / Non-Member $205

MSAA Contact: Victoria Ellison, ekawesa@msaa.net 

Pam Garramone | Positive Psychology Keynote Speaker, Author

Pam Garramone, M.Ed., is an award-winning speaker who presents positive psychology - the science of happiness - to students, educators, and corporate and community employees. Through professional training and meaningful personal practices, Pam has found that the smallest changes make the biggest difference. You can truly become happier through the development of a new mindset and simple yet powerful exercises. Pam has shared her insights with thousands of stressed out and over-burdened youth and adults who have learned that feeling happier is simple when you practice happiness habits. 

In addition to being an in-demand speaker, Pam is a positive psychology life coach and author of 
Be, Happier . For more information, visit www.pamgarramone.com .