Paul Wong || Existential Positive Psychology

Today it’s a great honor to chat with Paul Wong on the podcast. Dr. Wong is Professor Emeritus of Trent University. He’s a fellow of APA and CPA and president of the International Network on Personal Meaning and the Meaning-Centered Counselling Institute Inc. Editor of the International Journal of Existential Positive Psychology, he’s also edited two influential volumes on The Human Quest for Meaning. A prolific writer, he is one of the most cited existential and positive psychologists. The originator of Meaning Therapy and International Meaning Conferences, he has been invited to give keynotes and meaning therapy workshops worldwide. Dr. Wong is the recipient of the Carl Rogers Award from the Society for Humanistic Psychology.

Topics

Dr. Wong’s childhood and upbringing
Animal learning research: optimism vs. helplessness
Locus of control is not a dichotomy
The unheard cry of a successful Asian psychologist
Positive Psychology 2.0
Embracing the dark side to enhance well-being
Dual-systems model of what makes life worth living
Agency, spirituality, and community contribute meaning
How to find meaning in life

About the guest

Paul Wong

Podcast Guest

Paul T. P. Wong was a Canadian clinical psychologist and professor whose research spanned learning theory, social cognition, existential psychology, and positive psychology. He is best known for developing existential positive psychology, also called second wave positive psychology, which integrates the study of suffering and meaning with positive psychology.

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Paul Wong || Existential Positive Psychology

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11 years ofhuman possibility

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