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Is Traditional Psychology Negative?
We received an inquiry from a lady who wanted to know what positive psychology was all about.  Here is her response to our answer:

"Well, now, I'm impressed!  Thanks for the explanation.  I needed to hear that.  My ex has a Masters in Psychology and is a practicing counselor and life coach...He has always been negative and it affected our family life.  So, from having lived in that kind of life, I just thought the negative is what psychologists were all about.

Over the years he internalized all of the negativity of his clients and it affected our family life. So, I have a tendency to shy away or run from psychology majors.

Thanks so much for telling me there is actually a 'positive' side.

I was happy all the time and he was mad all the time because I was happy.  I've never been happier now that I'm away from all of it.  Most of all, I love to laugh.

Thanks for replying and thanks for listening."

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