The Western Positive Psychology Association

05/07/2026

We’re excited to welcome Sonja Lyubomirsky as our Keynote at 10th Annual WPPA Conference 2026.

A rare opportunity to hear from one of the leading scholars in happiness research.

✨ Feeling Happy and Feeling Loved: What I Learned About Increasing Well-Being From 36 Years of Happiness Science.

📖 Book signing: How to Feel Loved

03/18/2026

🎉 WPPA 10th Anniversary Conference — Early Bird Ending Soon

A quick reminder that Early Bird registration for the WPPA 10th Anniversary Conference closes March 20 (11:59 PM PT).

We’re looking forward to gathering at Claremont Graduate University for a few days of thoughtful conversations, new research, and meaningful connection around this year’s theme:

🌱 “Flourishing in Challenging Times.”

If you’ve been planning to join, this is a good moment to register before rates increase.

📅 May 29–31, 2026
Early Bird:
• $50 – Student
• $125 – General

👉 Register here: https://commerce.cashnet.com/CGUpsywppa

01/09/2026

WPPA Flow - January 2026 Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/cgu.edu/wppa-flow-january-2026-newsletter-17452328

12/11/2025

🩵 WPPA 10th Anniversary at CGU - May 29–31, 2026

In this milestone year, celebrating the Western Positive Psychology Association’s 10th Anniversary and Claremont Graduate University’s Centennial, we invite you to join us for the WPPA Conference on “Flourishing in Challenging Times.”

Guided by Viktor Frankl’s enduring insight – “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves” – the conference will spotlight human agency, resilience, personal growth, and the quest for meaning in adversity. Scholars, practitioners, and students will come together to explore how positive psychology empowers us to thrive even in the face of challenges.

💡 REGISTER to ATTEND
WPPA 10th Annual Conference | CGU Campus | May 29–31, 2026
Early-Bird Registration
$50 – Student | $125 – General
Ends: Monday, March 29, 2026 (11:59 pm PT)
Regular Registration
$75 – Student | $150 – General
Last day to register online: May 29, 2026 (conference start date)

👉Registration Link: https://commerce.cashnet.com/CGUpsywppa

❗CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
The 10th Annual Western Positive Psychology Association Conference welcomes your abstract submissions.
Submissions are invited in (but not limited to): positive psychology in work and organizations; positive development across the lifespan; positive health and well-being; positive psychology in sports and leisure; theory and methodology; positive personality and social psychology; and evidence-based applications in coaching, clinical practice, teaching, and diverse contexts.
📅 Submission Deadline: Monday, February 9, 2026 (11:59 pm PT)

Submission Form: https://forms.gle/WRFYjrtY6Q39dj5o7

👉 Read the full newsletter and register/submit here:
https://tinyurl.com/ycxsusn5

10/15/2025

Join Us Oct 23: Flourishing in Challenging Times — Free Global Webinar - https://mailchi.mp/cgu.edu/join-us-oct-23-flourishing-in-challenging-times-free-global-webinar-17449691

10/10/2025

WPPA Flow - October 2025 Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/cgu.edu/wppa-flow-october-2025-newsletter-17449482

08/20/2025

How to Get Involved in WPPA 2026 🌟

🧭 Planning for WPPA 2026 is underway — and it’s a big milestone: our 10th Anniversary with IPPA! We’d love for you to be part of this special year.

If you’re passionate about positive psychology, leadership, well-being, or research, there’s a place for you here.

Whether it’s volunteering, supporting outreach, or sharing your creative ideas, every contribution helps shape the conference.

💬 Comment below or DM us to raise your hand. Let’s build the future of WPPA together — and celebrate the next 10 years of positive psychology.

08/04/2025

❗ A new hub for flourishing is here at CGU. ❗

WPPA is thrilled to share that the Claremont Flourishing Center (CFC)—backed by the Rekhi Foundation for Happiness—will bring evidence-informed well-being into daily campus life while sharing its programs with communities around the world.

From practical workshops and webinars to ready-to-use resources, CFC turns the science of happiness into skills for faculty, students, and staff—and for partners beyond CGU.

For more information: https://www.cgu.edu/news/2025/07/cgu-launches-claremont-flourishing-center/

07/24/2025

WPPA Flow - July 2025 Newsletter - https://mailchi.mp/cgu.edu/wppa-flow-july-2025-newsletter-17447289

07/23/2025

What Fuels a Life of Meaning?

In this inspiring webinar, Dr. Kendall Cotton Bronk explores purpose—a powerful driver of well-being, especially for youth. 💫

She unpacks how purpose is developed, why it matters for mental and physical health, and how it shapes long-term success. The session also calls for more culturally inclusive research and highlights new global directions in the science of purpose. 🌍

Watch the full talk: ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mDdyC-77Q0

Special thanks to Claremont Graduate UniversityClaremont Graduate University and the Rekhi Foundation for Happiness for making this recording available.

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07/16/2025

We were honored to welcome Saida Heshmati, Ph.D. as one of our keynote speakers at WPPA 2025. Her research on love, emotional safety, and cultural expressions of affection reminds us that flourishing begins with connection.

In this recent talk — “The Power of Positive Emotions and Love” — Dr. Heshmati shares practical insights from the science of well-being.

📺 Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4ki1WCBFiU

✨ Special thanks to the REKHI FOUNDATION FOR HAPPINESS and Claremont Graduate University for making this recording possible.

In this inspiring webinar, Saida Heshmati, Ph.D., delves into the science of love and positive emotions, revealing their powerful role in well-being, cultura...