Treat the Pain AND Grow the Good: Applying Positive Psychology in Therapy Sessions | E66

What if your therapy sessions could do more than heal pain—what if they could help your clients flourish? In this energizing episode of Love, Happiness, and Success for Therapists, I sat down with two powerhouse guests—Dr. Nick Holton and Dr. Adam Wright—to dive deep into the principles of positive psychology and well-being, and how we can use them to support our clients’ growth in powerful, practical ways. We’re talking about going beyond symptom management. This is about strengths, meaning, motivation, and helping people move from stuck to soaring. Whether you’re a seasoned clinician or just starting out, this conversation will get you thinking in fresh, exciting directions. Timestamps: 00:00 - Positive Psychology in Therapy 00:41 - Meet the Experts: Dr. Nick Holton and Dr. Adam Wright 02:10 - The Paradigm Shift: Integrating Positive Psychology 04:33 - Why Therapists Resist Positive Psychology 07:45 - Busting the Myths About Positive Psychology 12:46 - From Symptom Relief to Strength-Building 18:17 - Mindset Magic: How Thinking Changes Feeling 23:24 - Adam Wright's Journey: From Philosophy to Therapy 25:01 - Diving into Clinical Psychology and Counseling 26:52 - The Intersection of Coaching and Therapy 28:59 - The Science of Thriving: Why Positive Psych Works 36:43 - Tools You Can Use Today: WHOOP, WARM, and More 43:45 - Resources to Supercharge Your Practice If you’ve been feeling stuck, uninspired, or boxed in by your training, I hope this conversation opened new doors for you. Learning how to apply positive psychology into your sessions can breathe fresh air into your practice. And if you have a desire to go deeper, get more tools, or expand your services—then you are going to love my Coaching Certification for Therapists (CCE accredited). This certification is designed specifically for licensed therapists like you who want to ethically and confidently integrate coaching psychology into their work—all while attaining 30 credit hours for their BCC credential and licensure renewal. Whether you're looking to balance out your caseload with your dream clients, build a coaching arm to your practice, or just want to broaden your skillset, this program gives you everything you need to grow and thrive. 👉Click here to learn more and apply to enroll. Also, come connect with me on LinkedIn. I share more insights from interviews with experts, info on my free CEU webinars, and occasional nerdy rants about all things therapy and coaching. I’d love to connect with you there and hear your thoughts. Xoxo Dr. Lisa Marie Bobbywww.growingself.com P.S. Know a colleague who needs this perspective shift? Share this episode with your supervision group, therapist Facebook crew, or favorite Slack channel. Let’s spread the good stuff!