Positive Product Design™

Positive Product Design with the Human Potential Index, which is currently the most complete measure of human potential, can measurably unlock human potential at scale through technology.

SAN FRANCISCO (PRWEB)
May 04, 2021

Fast Company announced today that Positive Product Design™ was selected as a finalist in the Wellness Category of their 2021 World Changing Ideas Awards.

Positive Product Design is a new method for creating positive technology that helps people realize their full potential. Originally developed by Courtney Bigony (MAPP) at 15Five, Positive Product Design helps businesses be a force for good by combining the leveraged impact of technology with the latest science of thriving and human needs.

“The problem of negative technology has lacked a true solution until now. Positive Product Design changes the relationship between technology and the people who use it,” explains creator, Courtney Bigony. “Positive Product Design with the Human Potential Index, which is currently the most complete measure of human potential, can measurably unlock human potential at scale through technology.”

Now in its fifth year, Fast Company’s World Changing Ideas Awards honor the businesses, policies, projects, and concepts that are actively engaged and deeply committed to pursuing innovation when it comes to solving health and climate crises, social injustice, or economic inequality. A panel of eminent Fast Company editors and reporters selected winners and finalists from a pool of more than 4,000 entries across transportation, education, food, wellness, technology, and more.

“There is no question our society and planet are facing deeply troubling times. So, it’s important to recognize organizations that are using their ingenuity, impact, design, scalability, and passion to solve these problems,” says Stephanie Mehta, editor-in-chief of Fast Company. “Our journalists, under the leadership of senior editor Morgan Clendaniel, have discovered some of the most groundbreaking projects that have launched since the start of 2020.”

“Science shows that people need to feel psychologically safe and secure,” explains Bigony. “They need to experience autonomy, freedom, and a sense of control; they need to feel like they belong and feel seen and valued; they need to be aware of their unique strengths and leverage those strengths in all areas of life; they need to continually grow and develop, set intrinsically motivated goals, and make progress on meaningful work; they need to feel their life has purpose and that they contribute to something greater than the self. Positive Product Design brings this science to life through technology and helps tech designers build products that are for the greater good.”

The Human Potential Index, developed alongside leading self-actualization scientist, Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman, will be completely free to the public this year and will help tech creators put Positive Product Design into action. Used together, Positive Product Design and HPI will allow Silicon Valley tech companies to co-create the modern human potential movement and unlock human potential at scale through technology.

About the World Changing Ideas Awards:

World Changing Ideas is one of Fast Company’s major annual awards programs and is focused on social good, seeking to elevate finished products and brave concepts that make the world better. A panel of judges from across sectors choose winners, finalists, and honorable mentions based on feasibility and the potential for impact. With the goals of awarding ingenuity and fostering innovation, Fast Company draws attention to ideas with great potential and helps them expand their reach to inspire more people to start working on solving the problems that affect us all.

About Positive Product Design:

Positive Product Design is a new method for creating positive technology that helps people realize their full potential. Created by Courtney Bigony at 15Five to help their mission of unlocking the potential of every member of the global workforce, PPD helps business be a force for good. By combining the leveraged impact of technology with the latest science of thriving and human needs, Positive Product Design helps business be a force for good and create a world where every person has the opportunity to realize their full potential. Find out more at http://www.positiveproductdesign.com

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NEW YORK (PRWEB)
May 03, 2021

According to the World Health Organization, mental health conditions account for 16% of the global burden of disease and injury in young people aged 10 – 19 years old. Mental health and well-being and the everyday obstacles that make them challenging is the theme of the new Planet Classroom show entitled Journeys to Well-Being. Orb, the show’s virtual host, unites the creators of 3 films now screening on the Planet Classroom Network YouTube Channel: The Mess, Addiction and Art: Spotlight on Dopamine, and Throw, along with youth voices to discuss some of the challenges of mental health, violence, poverty, and substance abuse. Audiences will get insights into overcoming adversity via coping mechanisms including the arts and finding one’s purpose. “Substance abuse is a serious issue,” says Sofia Rosenblatt from Chile. “If we are open to talk about it and learn about it in ways that are unconventional but engaging and judgment-free, such as art, then we can prevent future generations from developing addictions, and we can prevent future generations from being misinformed about the topic.”

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About The Planet Classroom Network

The Planet Classroom Network, organized by CMRubinWorld, brings together musicians, dancers, video game creators, filmmakers, learning innovators and emerging technologists from all over the world to entertain, educate and engage youth, and to provide a rich cultural experience at a time when art and learning institutions everywhere are not accessible. Curators and content contributors include Global Nomads, Global Oneness, the Martha Graham Dance Company, Commffest, KIDS FIRST!, Dream a Dream Foundation, OddWorld Inhabitants, Psyon Games, Challenge 59, LXL Ideas, Alliance for Young Artists & Writers/Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, Creative Visions Foundation, Battery Dance, SIMA Classroom, Young Voices for the Planet, Bard Conservatory, Taking It Global, Materials for the Arts, Book Creator, XTalks, NFFTY, Young People’s Chorus of New York City, The International Forum for the Literature and Culture of Peace, Ryan Wong Classroom, The Global Search for Education, Voice America, Rocketium and Brandartica. Young people from around the world played a significant role in conceptualizing, creating, and producing the network’s vision and programming.

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RNP’s New Logo

“Both CCIH and CRI exemplify Recovery Network of Programs’ long history and deep commitment of restoring health and healing for individuals and communities.” – Jennifer Kolakowski, CEO

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (PRWEB)
April 26, 2021

Recovery Network of Programs, Inc. (RNP), a non-profit social service agency, has recently added two innovative programs—the Community Center for Integrated Health (CCIH) and the Community Response Initiative (CRI)—into its comprehensive network of care. The new programs greatly expand access and provide essential physical, mental, and emotional support to individuals living in Fairfield County.

As a comprehensive system providing critical treatment and support services to individuals living with mental health and substance use disorders, RNP’s new CCIH and CRI programs allow the organization to expand its reach and impact by providing essential services and care to both urban and suburban communities.

The Community Center for Integrated Health (CCIH) is the new centralized hub of RNP, created to provide easy, seamless access to all of RNP’s twenty-four programs, as well as its partner agencies. CCIH collaborates with other organizations in the community, including The Child and Family Guidance Center, OPTIMUS Health Care, and Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center, to deliver enhanced, integrated services to children, adults, and families.

The Community Response Initiative (CRI) marks an innovative collaboration between RNP and the Stamford Police Department to address the needs of individuals living with mental health and substance use disorders. RNP employs a licensed clinical social worker who works directly out of the police department. This partnership allows RNP to meet the behavioral healthcare needs of individuals within the Stamford community.

“Both CCIH and CRI exemplify Recovery Network of Programs’ long history and deep commitment of restoring health and healing for individuals and communities,” said Jennifer Kolakowski, LCSW, CCDP-D, MATS, and CEO of RNP. “As a result of our extended network of care, dedicated staff, and generous donors and volunteers, we are now able to provide critical support to more communities and community members than ever before.”

In addition to launching two new programs, RNP recently rebranded to modernize and enhance its look and feel. Together with South Norwalk-based marketing agency Hatch 130 and its philanthropic Hatch Initiative program, RNP has debuted its new brand logo. The design team at Hatch wanted to mimic the tranquil and inviting environment of RNP, modifying the organization’s blue and green color scheme and incorporating varying shades to represent both diversity and collaboration. The leaf-like icon signifies movement and growth, symbolic of our ever-evolving nature as humans. RNP and Hatch will continue working together, redesigning the RNP website and creating a more purposeful digital experience for its clients and visitors.

To learn more about RNP and its programs, please visit recovery-programs.org.

About Recovery Network of Programs

Recovery Network of Programs, Inc. (RNP), is a private, non-profit, social service agency that has been serving the Greater Bridgeport Community since 1972. Our mission is to restore hope, health, and well-being for individuals and families in a recovery environment that embraces compassion, dignity, and respect.

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The Meridian Virtual Resource Series is delivering life changing information to a growing audience as these unprecedented times are thrusting many adult children into the role of caregiver to their aging parents.

BETHESDA, Md. (PRWEB)
April 22, 2021

For 2021, National Senior Housing Operator Meridian Senior Living has launched the Meridian Virtual Resource Series, a presentation series dedicated to providing invaluable, relevant information to family members and seniors as they navigate the journey of life. The series consists of quarterly virtual presentations with wide ranging topics delivered by author and subject experts. These sessions cover topics including role reversal, surviving as an Alzheimer’s caregiver, brain health, and embracing change. With foundations of success gained from the first presentation, Meridian resumes the momentum of the series by offering subsequent sessions that are free and open to the public.

“The Meridian Virtual Resource Series is delivering life changing information to a growing audience as these unprecedented times are thrusting many adult children into the role of caregiver to their aging parents,” said Sue Johnston, VP Program Development, Meridian Senior Living. “We are thrilled to offer practical and impactful resources to adult children who face caretaking challenges that have been intensified by COVID-19.”

The first presentation in the series, held in January 2021, focused on role reversal. Serving the needs of family caregivers who are overwhelmed with daily challenges in providing care to their aging parents, award winning author Iris Waichler presented coping strategies in the first session of the series. Many of the strategies presented are featured in Ms. Waichler’s comprehensive guide “Role Reversal: How to Take Care of Yourself and Your Aging Parents”. During the presentation, over eighty-five participants gained information about topics such as estate planning, emotional support, building a support network, and finding the most suitable level of care for your loved one.

Caregivers can register now for the upcoming presentation: My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver taking place on May 18th at 6:00PM ET. Author and former Wisconsin Governor Martin Schreiber will present sage advice to those taking on the caregiver’s role based on his personal experience taking care of his wife with Alzheimer’s as outlined in his book “My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver”. Mr. Schreiber will share how having patience, flexibility, and a sense of fun can help those who have been unpredictably flung into the role of caregiver. Advocating for Alzheimer’s caregivers, Schreiber has traveled to twenty-three states to provide support to families and healthcare providers in understanding the importance of counseling and other resources to de-stigmatize the disease, reduce stress, and alleviate guilt. Interested participants can learn more about this virtual presentation and register to attend by contacting a Meridian Senior Living community near you.

Future presentations include topics on Brain Health and Embracing Change. On July 20th at 6:30PM ET, Dr. Paul Nussbaum will present: “Brain Health: Making a Difference Right Now”. Dr. Nussbaum is board-certified in Clinical Psychology and Geropsychology with a specialization in Neuropsychology. With 30 years’ experience caring for persons with dementia, Dr Nussbaum is the Founder and President of Brain Health Center, Inc. and has presented his views on Brain Health to the United Nations, National Press Club, Mensa, Sirius Radio and CSPAN. All presentations in the Meridian Virtual Resource Series are open and free to the public with registration.

To register for the presentation: “My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver” on May 18th at 6:00PM ET, contact a Meridian Senior Living community near you. Learn more about Meridian Senior Living and caregiver resources by visiting: http://www.meridiansenior.com.

About Meridian Senior Living:

Meridian Senior Living, a privately held company based in Bethesda, Maryland, owns and operates seniors housing communities across the country and provides operational consulting to 24 communities in China. With more than 75 communities in 20 states and more in development, Meridian is one of the largest seniors housing operators in the U.S. The company prides itself on providing the highest quality care, exceptional lifestyle programming and a distinctive dining experience for its residents. For more information on Meridian Senior Living, visit meridiansenior.com.

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Life is much easier to navigate when we have a good understanding of our desires, needs, values, and motivations, as well as other people’s.

Having both self-awareness and social perceptiveness allows you to manage yourself, manage your life, and manage your relationships much more productively.

MONTREAL (PRWEB)
April 24, 2021

Perceptiveness is like a superpower. Imagine knowing when someone is telling a boldfaced lie based solely on body language, or that a person is untrustworthy just by the “vibes” he or she gives off. Equally amazing is when that sharp insight is turned within – like people who have eerily accurate gut instincts, or who are so strongly connected to their inner self that they can turn off their body’s stress signals with just a few deep breaths. According to research conducted by PsychTests.com, people who possess both self and other-awareness are at a major social, emotional, and psychological advantage. However, even just developing one type – specifically, self-awareness – can be beneficial.    

Analyzing data collected from 12,259 people who took the Emotional Intelligence Test, PsychTests’ researchers divided subjects into three groups:

> People who have a good understanding of human nature and of themselves (Self & Other-Aware group)

> People who have a good understanding of themselves, but not of other people (Self-Aware group)

> People who have a good understanding of others, but who don’t possess internal insight (Other-Aware group).

Here is how the three groups compare on various emotional intelligence competencies: (Scores range on a scale from 0 to 100)

COMFORT WITH EXPRESSING FEELINGS

> Score for Self & Other-Aware group: 62

> Score for Self-Aware group: 56

> Score for Other-Aware group: 35

EMOTIONAL CONTROL

> Score for Self & Other-Aware group: 69

> Score for Self-Aware group: 69

> Score for Other-Aware group: 38

ADAPTABLE SOCIAL SKILLS

> Score for Self & Other-Aware group: 81

> Score for Self-Aware group: 76

> Score for Other-Aware group: 69

CONFLICT-RESOLUTION SKILLS

> Score for Self & Other-Aware group: 82

> Score for Self-Aware group: 67

> Score for Other-Aware group: 69

EMPATHY

> Score for Self & Other-Aware group: 81

> Score for Self-Aware group: 70

> Score for Other-Aware group: 79

ABILITY TO READ BODY LANGUAGE

> Score for Self & Other-Aware group: 77

> Score for Self-Aware group: 68

> Score for Other-Aware group: 76

ABILITY TO SET APPROPRIATE GOALS

> Score for Self & Other-Aware group: 76

> Score for Self-Aware group: 75

> Score for Other-Aware group: 48

SELF-MOTIVATION

> Score for Self & Other-Aware group: 76

> Score for Self-Aware group: 76

> Score for Other-Aware group: 43

RESILIENCE

> Score for Self & Other-Aware group: 83

> Score for Self-Aware group: 83

> Score for Other-Aware group: 52

CONTENTMENT/HAPPINESS

> Score for Self & Other-Aware group: 76

> Score for Self-Aware group: 75

> Score for Other-Aware group: 37

WILLINGNESS TO STRIVE FOR SELF-IMPROVEMENT

> Score for Self & Other-Aware group: 83

> Score for Self-Aware group: 80

> Score for Other-Aware group: 68

SELF-ESTEEM

> Score for Self & Other-Aware group: 81

> Score for Self-Aware group: 82

> Score for Other-Aware group: 39

POSITIVE MINDSET

> Score for Self & Other-Aware group: 79

> Score for Self-Aware group: 78

> Score for Other-Aware group: 42

TENDENCY TO RUMINATE EXCESSIVELY

> Score for Self & Other-Aware group: 33

> Score for Self-Aware group: 30

> Score for Other-Aware group: 73

DESIRE FOR OTHER PEOPLE’S APPROVAL

> Score for Self & Other-Aware group: 24

> Score for Self-Aware group: 23

> Score for Other-Aware group: 53

“Having both self-awareness and social perceptiveness allows you to manage yourself, manage your life, and manage your relationships much more productively,” explains Dr. Ilona Jerabek, president of PsychTests. “You’re better able to regulate your emotions, manage stress, achieve goals, and deal harmoniously with other people, which boosts life and relationship satisfaction. However, what’s clear from our study is that just having self-awareness alone is generally fine, but it would be good to use that insight to better understand other people.”

“The nagging question is, why don’t people with strong other-awareness turn that sharp insight inwards? We believe it’s because it’s a lot harder to deal with your own emotional baggage than other people’s. Looking inwards means facing your fears, dealing with past hurts, and letting go of regret and guilt…and that’s a lot more challenging than dealing with second-hand emotion. So a lot of people distance themselves from their feelings, and look at any emotional situation with cool detachment – but that clearly comes at a cost. Self-awareness is not just about knowing your likes and dislikes. It’s about understanding what motivates you and using that knowledge to achieve your goals, why someone upsets you, why you failed at something and what it taught you, what your strengths are, and what you need to work on. If you are not self-aware, you don’t truly understand yourself and what you need in order to be happy.”

Want to assess your EQ? Check out the Emotional Intelligence Test at https://testyourself.psychtests.com/testid/3979

Professional users, such as HR managers, coaches, and therapists, can request a free demo for this or other assessments from ARCH Profile’s extensive battery: http://hrtests.archprofile.com/testdrive_gen_1

To learn more about psychological testing, download this free eBook: http://hrtests.archprofile.com/personality-tests-in-hr

About PsychTests AIM Inc.

PsychTests AIM Inc. originally appeared on the internet scene in 1996. Since its inception, it has become a pre-eminent provider of psychological assessment products and services to human resource personnel, therapists and coaches, academics, researchers and a host of other professionals around the world. PsychTests AIM Inc. staff is comprised of a dedicated team of psychologists, test developers, researchers, statisticians, writers, and artificial intelligence experts (see ARCHProfile.com).

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NEW YORK (PRWEB)
April 20, 2021

W.E. Commodore, an avid researcher of domestic violence and history and a lecturer to inmates who have suffered with violence, has completed his new book “Transformation: A Journey from Abuser to Advocate”: an emotional and powerful story of overcoming the environmental factors that lead to mental and emotional health or turmoil.

Commodore writes, “My stepfather answered the doorbell, and when he heard my father say, ‘You can have your son back,’ he tried to reason with my father but to no avail. There was no explanation given for such a drastic 180-degree about-face. I brought my clothes and other belongings acquired in the short time that I had lived with my father up to my bedroom. As I moved back in, I realized that I was back unprotected again. My father was gone, and my mother and stepfather felt betrayed by my act of independence and had their way of reinforcing their parental authority over me. My experience living with my father lasted only a few months, but it disrupted my junior year of high school. I fell behind in my grades, so I was not able to compete in track and field, and even though no one on the team said anything, I knew I’d let them down. My friends saw my experience but never commented on my situation.”

Published by Page Publishing, W.E. Commodore’s insightful tale takes the reader inside the mind of a child born into social and cultural conditions that shaped the emotions and behaviors leading up to a self-destructive personality.

With the journey to mental and emotional healing, it displays a fusion of teachings and principles that transforms one’s own spiritual nature.

Readers who wish to experience this inspiring work can purchase “Transformation: A Journey from Abuser to Advocate” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or media inquiries, contact Page Publishing at 866-315-2708.

About Page Publishing:

Page Publishing is a traditional, full-service publishing house that handles all the intricacies involved in publishing its authors’ books, including distribution in the world’s largest retail outlets and royalty generation. Page Publishing knows that authors need to be free to create, not mired in logistics like eBook conversion, establishing wholesale accounts, insurance, shipping, taxes, and so on. Page’s accomplished writers and publishing professionals allow authors to leave behind these complex and time-consuming issues and focus on their passion: writing and creating. Learn more at http://www.pagepublishing.com.

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MEADVILLE, Pa. (PRWEB)
April 15, 2021

“How I Overcame Abuse: My Struggle to Become Whole After Molestation and Rape”: a poignant testimony of one’s healing journey as she endured the mental struggle and pain brought by her traumatic experiences of abuse. “How I Overcame Abuse: My Struggle to Become Whole After Molestation and Rape” is the creation of published author Patricia Edwards-Burton, an excellent writer of amazing works.

Patricia Edwards-Burton shares, “This is a true story of abuse. Did it happen to you? Were you violated as a child or an adult and held unto this dark secret of pain that negatively impacted your life? Are you the victim of a secret touch? Were you abused, rejected, or are you confused?

“If so, this book is about a woman, someone who endured those things. I will share my journey in overcoming molestation and rape and the impact it had on my life.

“This book will help you overcome the pain and trauma associated with abuse, for someone who needs help, or maybe you suspect that this has happened to a friend or loved one and you would like to encourage and support them moving forward. It’s my journey of bringing light to a corner of my heart where this had secretly taken its toll.

“This book will outline some of the ways that you may have been affected by any form of child abuse or neglect. You can use this book to help you overcome and move forward. Do not suffer in silence. Tell someone and get help. Turn your life around today, and you will no longer be a victim but a victor.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Patricia Edwards-Burton’s new book is a triumphant journey to healing and finding wholeness after being broken by abuse. This awe-inspiring tale wishes to bring comfort and encouragement to those who are also in excruciating pain.

View a synopsis of “How I Overcame Abuse: My Struggle to Become Whole After Molestation and Rape” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “How I Overcame Abuse: My Struggle to Become Whole After Molestation and Rape” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “How I Overcame Abuse: My Struggle to Become Whole After Molestation and Rape,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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