Join us for a transformative experience this autumn at our scenic wellness resort in the Berkshires as we welcome back guest speaker Laura Cooke, a walking ray of sunshine and constant source of joy.
Laura brings a realistic blend of grounded guidance and hopeful optimism to this retreat at Lenox, making her an inspiration for anyone looking to boost their current sense of optimism or maintain momentum to thrive.
Discard negative thinking patterns and embrace a future filled with optimism. Consider this inspiring event your crash course in positive psychology, from resilience to reframing your thinking and beyond.
Don't miss this opportunity to take the first step toward a happier, healthier you.
In addition to this event, you can enjoy all of the daily activities that Lenox, MA offers. Explore our sample schedule.
This unique happiness retreat is designed for everyone with a desire to be happier and healthier.
Discover what positive psychology is, explore the research behind it, and master the 12 essential skills that lead to greater well-being and happiness.
Laura Cooke is the founder and CEO of Positive Foundry, an enterprise well-being training company focused on helping people live their best lives by sharing the research from positive psychology, human behavior, and neuroscience in an engaging and inspiring way. Laura introduces people to concepts that set them on a path toward thriving.
Throughout Laura’s time in leadership positions, in both the corporate world and education, her true passion has always been helping people. She thirsts for learning and finds comfort in the classroom as well as in the boardroom. Laura is also a wife to Chris and mother to four teenage daughters.
Laura was trained at the Institute for Positive Education in Australia and the Flourishing Institute, and holds a Certificate of Applied Positive Psychology and an MBA from the Ross School of Business at The University of Michigan.
Friday, October 25
4 p.m. Let’s Thrive: Learn to Live Your Best Life This session will cover what positive psychology is, a brief history of positive psychology, and PERMA-V, the science-based model that's foundational to flourishing. Laura will share the science behind happiness and the 12 skills you can practice to live your best life.
Saturday, October 26
5 p.m. Master the Voice In Your Head Are you aware of the voice in your head and the stories it tells? That voice has a lot to do with our happiness and success in life. Learn to question those stories and move toward the life you want.
Sunday, October 27
8 p.m. The Power of Positivity and How to Find It Even though our survival-based brains are wired to see the negative, we can actively reframe our thinking to see the positive. Optimistic emotions are key to our well-being and each of us has the power to identify and cultivate them in our lives. Let’s learn to feel more positive more often.
