Is Bhutan’s Happiness at Risk?

I have a fondness for the southeastern Asian country of Bhutan, as they promote and foster their Gross National Happiness instead of their gross national product. Therefore, I was excited recently when I learned that my Alma Mater, Naropa University, has formed a...

Feeling Depressed? Looking for a Way to Increase your Energy and Zest for Life? Identifying Your Character Strengths may Help, suggests Asheville Psychologist Deborah Barnett, Ph.D.

The Values-in-Action (VIA) is a classification system and measurement of strengths created by Christopher Peterson, Ph.D., Martin Seligman, Ph.D., Katherine Dahlsgaard, Ph.D., and other prominent psychologists. Through reading philosophical and religious texts from...