The Western Positive Psychology Association

The Western Positive Psychology Association www.wppanetwork.org

The Western Positive Psychology Association is dedicated to creating a collaborative scientific community of faculty, students, and scholars to advance and support academic work in the field of positive psychology. WPPA encourages education, research and dissemination of knowledge in positive psychology and supports the professional development of positive psychology faculty and students.

🎉 WPPA's 10th Anniversary Conference — A Celebration to Remember!What a milestone. Our 10th Annual Conference (Flourishi...
06/17/2026

🎉 WPPA's 10th Anniversary Conference — A Celebration to Remember!

What a milestone. Our 10th Annual Conference (Flourishing in Challenging Times, May 29–31, 2026, Claremont Graduate University) brought together researchers, practitioners, students, and speakers from across the US, Canada, Korea, Australia, Europe, and beyond.

Over three extraordinary days, we were inspired by:
🎤 Keynote Sonja Lyubomirsky, PhD — 36 years of happiness science
🔬 Invited Speakers:
- Jamie Shapiro, PhD
- Saida Heshmati, Ph.D.
- Jessica Diaz, Ph.D.
- Shaun Tomson
- Dakota Cintron, PhD
- Jessica Clague DeHart, PhD & Emily Cauble
- Jason T. Siegel, PhD
- Matt Dubin, PhD

🔬 A full program of podium sessions, symposia, workshops, and poster presentations advancing the science of positive psychology

📸 Relive the moments — photo galleries from all three days:
👉 Friday: https://lnkd.in/gW2YGurn
👉 Saturday: https://lnkd.in/gMQ-j6es
👉 Sunday: https://lnkd.in/gW83tCJz

🏆 Congratulations to our award recipients:
- Golden Gavel Plaque — Dr. Stewart I. Donaldson, WPPA President & Co-Founder
- WPPA Gratitude Plaque — Dr. Shari Young Kuchenbecker, WPPA Co-Founder
- Inaugural Faculty Research Mentor Award — Dr. Giacomo Bono (CSU-DH), who has attended all 10 WPPA conferences since 2014!
- WPPA Blue Crystal Award — Tatiana Shemiakina, MA, Conference Chair
- Inaugural WOW Award — Dr. Jun Kabigting, PhD, MBA, MS, SPHRi Kabigting

Best Poster Awards — Neda Semsar Sumsar et al. (1st), Seyedeh Shahangia et al. (2nd), Amrit Pal Kaur Gill (3rd)

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsor Dr. Rekhi Singh and the REKHI FOUNDATION FOR HAPPINESS, to Claremont Graduate University (celebrating its own 100th anniversary!), and to every speaker, presenter, volunteer, and attendee who made this conference so meaningful.

đź“– Read the full highlights and gratitude post here:
👉https://wppanetwork.org/wppa-10th-annivesary-conference-may-29-31-2026-claremont-ca-gratitude/

The best is yet to come — see you at the 11th Annual WPPA Conference, April 23–26, 2027, CSU Dominguez Hills!🌱

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

đź“– Book signing: How to Feel Loved

🎉 WPPA 10th Anniversary Conference — Early Bird Ending SoonA quick reminder that Early Bird registration for the WPPA 10...
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

🩵 WPPA 10th Anniversary at CGU - May 29–31, 2026In this milestone year, celebrating the Western Positive Psychology Asso...
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.

đź’ˇ 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

âť—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.
đź“… 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

How to Get Involved in WPPA 2026 🌟🧭 Planning for WPPA 2026 is underway — and it’s a big milestone: our 10th Anniversary ...
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

âť— A new hub for flourishing is here at CGU. âť—

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/

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