An Organization Taking a Compassionate Approach to At-Risk Youth
The Kennedy Group has developed a cutting-edge modality that is based on the most current research in behavioral treatment. This approach is derived from positive psychology with a concentration on resiliency training.
Positive Psychology
This unique approach is concerned with positive experiences, individual traits, and institutions. To understand positive emotions, one has to look at aspects such as contentment with the past, happiness in the present, and hope for the future.
Studying positive individual traits involves observing the capacity for:
Love and Work
Courage
Compassion
Resilience
Creativity
Curiosity
Integrity
Self-Knowledge
Moderation
Self-Control
Wisdom
Lastly, comprehending positive institutions is about examining the strengths that foster better communities, such as the following:
Justice
Responsibility
Civility
Parenting
Nurturance
Work Ethic
Leadership
Teamwork
Purpose
Tolerance