
10/7/22 - Session 1 "Introduction to Positive Psychology & PERMA" - This is the Way to Wellness
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7
7:00-8:00am
Live on Zoom
“This is the Way to Wellness” is a new, monthly faculty wellness professional development series intended to enhance campus well-being by sparking conversations on topics such as positive psychology, wellness-based teaching practices, and the science of happiness. Each session will be facilitated by Kelly D. Holder, PhD, and will include a brief introduction to a foundational concept followed by facilitated discussion amongst faculty peers.
The first session is “Introduction to Positive Psychology & PERMA - The 5 Essential Elements of Well-Being.” Positive psychology is built on five building blocks: positive emotion, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment (PERMA). In this session, we will review the ways PERMA has been used in academic medicine to improve wellbeing. Additionally, we will explore the ways we can apply these concepts personally and professionally.
By participating in each session, participants will be able to better understand foundational concepts in positive psychology and well-being theory, which may then be applied personally and professionally. Explore the relationship between human connection and well-being through experiential peer mentorship.
Please note that this course is designed to be engaging for all participants. Attendees are encouraged to turn on their cameras and actively participate in the program.
Target Audience
This session is open to all faculty, staff and trainees.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the 5 building blocks of PERMA
- Discuss ways these elements of positive psychology have been used in academic medicine to improve wellbeing
- Outline the ways we can apply these concepts personally and professionally
This is a live virtual event via Zoom.
Discussion led by:
Kelly D. Holder, PhD
Chief Wellness Officer
Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Providence, RI
Planning Committee
Chris Merritt, MD, MPH, MHPE
Interim Assistant Dean for Faculty Professional Development
Chelsea Reyes
Coordinator, AMS Office of Faculty Professional Development
Jennifer Maloney
Assistant Director, Brown Office of CME
Maria Sullivan
Director, Brown Office of CME
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council of Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physicians: The Warren Alpert Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Psychologists: Participants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for 1.0 hours AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This credit is accepted by the Rhode Island Board of Psychology.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
- 1.00 AttendanceParticipants will receive a Certificate of Attendance stating this program is designated for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. This credit is accepted by the AAPA and AANP.