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Positive Psychology:
Building Optimism, Resilience and Fulfillment

For All Adults


Presenter: Steven J. Stein is a licensed clinical professional counselor/marriage and family therapist, as well as a coach for personal and professional success. He has more than twenty years of Adlerian teaching and clinical experience. He was trained by Martin Seligman to teach and coach Authentic Happiness.

Are some people just naturally happier? Scientific research shows that everyone has the traits that lead to happiness, but we might not know how to cultivate them. Learn the proven techniques to enjoy life to the fullest, based on the Authentic Happiness program developed by Martin Seligman.

Course length: Seven weeks

Class Schedule:

Thursdays, 4/25/13 - 6/6/13  •  7:30 - 9:00 pm  •  PEP Office, Kensington, MD  •  7 sessions  •  (childcare available)  • #440

Course fee: $154/person; $138.60/PEP Member

Required Text: Authentic Happiness: Using Positive Psychology to Realize Your Potential for Lasting Fulfillment by Martin E. P. Seligman  •  $16.96; PEP members: $15.26

PEP Members receive 10% off classes and books.

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NOTE: Classes marked as FULL will take a short waiting list. If someone cancels before the second class, we will contact the people on the list, in the order they were added.


Parent Encouragement Program  •  10100 Connecticut Avenue  •  Kensington, MD 20895  •  301-929-8824  •  703-242-8824