The Bristol Happiness Lectures have established a reputation for being enjoyable, interesting events with leading speakers from positive psychology and the science of wellbeing. Initially developed by Chris Johnstone as part of his positive psychology education programme at Bristol University, past contributors have included Oliver James (2008), Ilona Boniwell (2007), Raj Persaud (2006), Phil Hammond (2010) and Miriam Akhtar (2010).
HAPPINESS LECTURES 2012 – will they happen?
After more than twenty years living in Bristol, I’ve recently moved to the north of Scotland. At the moment plans are unclear about whether we’ll be having the Bristol Happiness Lectures this year. Please keep an eye on this page for further announcements.
See my courses page for a range of positive psychology workshops I’m running, including an on-line course in positive psychology for coaches.
For information about the Happy City Initiative, see http://www.happycity.org.uk/
For information about Action For Happiness, see
http://www.actionforhappiness.org
THE BRISTOL HAPPINESS LECTURES 2010
Over five hundred people filled St George’s Hall on 18th May 2010 for the fifth annual Bristol Happiness Lectures. Speaking were Miriam Akhtar and Chris Johnstone, with GP/comedian Phil Hammond as compere. The theme was positive psychology responses to depression. You can watch Chris’s talk on You-Tube in four installments of just under ten minutes each. Here’s the links.
Pt 1:Our story of resilience
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2QZoEFYkKs
Pt 2: The Self-Help SSRI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnsBWJm7Ckc
Pt 3: Strengths, Resources and Insights
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WI_Kx3MvtA
Pt 4: Protective Factors
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kv4BkerCrM
To listen to or download a recording of the 2009 Happiness Lecture with Chris Johnstone on www.Traydio.com It is in two parts of about half an hour each. Click for Part 1 or Part 2
We’ve also set up a Bristol Happiness Lectures group on facebook to provide a forum for discussion, networking and sharing resources. Feel welcome to sign up to this even if you can’t come to the event. You need to be signed up to http://www.facebook.com to join. Once in facebook, do a search for Bristol Happiness Lectures. There’s a page about the event, and another page for the group.