"Our goal is to increase the tonnage of happiness on the planet"

The strategies are unique in drawing on extensive research into positive psychology, the science of happiness together with the presenters' personal experiences of recovery from depression.

The CD is the result of two years' research and condenses what is known about increasing happiness into 12 easy-to-follow strategies.

Each strategy lasts about five minutes.  It's recommended that you listen to the whole CD and then practise one or two strategies at a time.

happiness training plan is a self-help audio programme to increase happiness using techniques from the new science of positive psychology.  It was launched at the 2008 University of Bristol Happiness Lectures.

The CD costs £10 including postage and packaging for UK delivery.

For international delivery and multiple orders, please get in touch first for postage costs.

"Training to be happy? Can it possibly be done? Can listening to a CD actually make us feel more alive, solve our problems and lead to an inner state of joy?  It sounds impossible but what wouldn't we give to be able to do this!  The Happiness Training Plan suggests that far from being a random process, we actually have some control over our happiness, health and consciousness. Listening, relaxing and practising is what it takes to bring about profound and far-reaching changes, which help us to tune in to the inner voice of love and the source of our divinity.  I have seen people change in this way and know that it can happen." 

Pat Pilkington MBE, Co-Founder, Penny Brohn Cancer Care (formerly Bristol Cancer Help Centre)

"Clearly presented, easy to follow and, more importantly, highly practical.  I love the Happiness Training Plan CD and recommend it to both colleagues and patients"   Dr Mark Daykin, GP.

"An excellent self help tool that offers a wide range of practical strategies which are easily applicable to everyday situations.  Highly recommended for anyone working in the mental health services or simply wanting to enhance their own levels happiness and wellbeing" 

Jennifer Horsfall (Senior Practitioner, The Wellbeing Service, The University of the West of England)

Chris Johnstone is a medical doctor who has pioneered the application of positive psychology within the NHS.  He works as an addictions specialist, as a teacher of positive psychology in universities and as a trainer within organisations.  He is the author of Find Your Power, a self-help guide to personal empowerment.  He also presents the annual Bristol Happiness Lectures. www.chrisjohnstone.info

Miriam Akhtar is a positive psychologist, coach, trainer, author and producer. She trained on Britain's first Masters in Positive Psychology, is a founder member of the Centre for Applied Positive Psychology (CAPP) and a member of the International Positive Psychology Association (IPPA). www.miriamakhtar.co.uk

"The format is really original, it's like listening to a radio programme, easy to follow with high quality material"  Sue Morgan, Consultant

"A helpful, practical and easy to follow course for creating more happiness in our lives - it's nice to find something so down to earth and straightforward which suits the listener"  Liz Igoe, Psychotherapist

"Excellent content that gives you the keys to happiness as well as plenty of tips on making it work for you" Elizabeth Taylor, TV Producer

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