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The Power of Positivity: Joel Whiteside on Positive Psychology & CBT
The Power of Positivity: Joel Whiteside on Positive Psychology & CBT
The Power of Positivity: Joel Whiteside on Positive Psychology & CBT
Wednesday 9th July 2025
Explore positive psychology and CBT with Joel Whiteside to enhance therapeutic outcomes and build emotional resilience. Learn how positivity transforms lives.
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- Positive psychology enriches lives with meaning and purpose.
- CBT helps reframe thoughts and behaviors for positive change.
- Strength-based approaches transform therapeutic outcomes.
- Engaging in positive activities boosts emotional resilience.
- Joel Whiteside emphasizes hope and compassion in therapy.
I want the ripple effect that goes outward for me to be as positive as possible, because I may be the only engagement and positivity that someone has at any given day.
In this insightful episode of The Modality Podcast, hosted by Pinnacle Peak Recovery, Joel Whiteside, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), shares his expertise in positive psychology and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Joel has been in the mental health field since 2012, driven by a strong desire to positively impact people's lives. He emphasizes the importance of integrating positivity and strength-based approaches into therapeutic practices to enhance emotional resilience and promote meaningful change.
Joel recounts his journey into positive psychology, which began organically through personal interactions and experiences. He discovered his calling to focus on the positive aspects of life and engage deeply with others, fostering meaningful conversations and connections. This perspective naturally extended into his professional career, where he began applying positive psychology principles alongside CBT. Positive psychology, according to Joel, is about promoting positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishments, as encapsulated in the PERMA model.
Meanwhile, CBT focuses on the interplay between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, offering a structured approach to reshaping negative thought patterns and behaviors. Joel explains how CBT is effective in helping individuals identify and reframe negative thoughts and emotions, leading to more constructive behaviors. He highlights the importance of behavioral change in overcoming negative mental states, illustrating how positive psychology interventions can enhance well-being and reduce depression.
For those interested in further exploring these modalities, Joel recommends engaging in activities that enrich life, provide purpose, and foster positive accomplishments. He also shares about his book, 'Producing Positivity: 31 Days to a New Positive You,' which encourages action towards positive change. Joel's work at Whiteside Healing and Wellness promotes positivity through community engagement and events like We Project Positivity Day, aimed at spreading love and kindness.
His approach underscores the ripple effect of positivity, advocating for meaningful interactions that leave a lasting impact on those around us.