Speaking
Dr. Paul Wong
A Relativity Theory of Sustainable Wellbeing
Abstract My presentation is to offer an alternative approach to mental health. My relativity theory of sustainable wellbeing posits that under conditions of high degree of suffering, our existential wellbeing is relative to our decision to activate the spiritual...
A Meaning-centered model of mature happiness and wellbeing
This summit contribution was presented at the 10th Biennial Meaning Conference, which took place in the executive Hotel Vancouver Airport, Richmond, BC, between August 2-5, 2018. Cite Wong, P. T. P. (2018, August 4). A meaning-centered model of mature happiness and...
Adler’s Contribution to Positive Psychology and Positive Education
Cite Wong, P. T. P. (2022, May 7). Adler's contribution to positive psychology and positive education [Invited talk]. Adler Graduate Professional School Summer Colloquium 2022. http://www.drpaulwong.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Adler-University-Colloquium-v5.pdf
My Interview with Remi Pearson for her Perspective Podcast
Here are my written answers to Remi Pearson's pre-interview questions. The full interview video will be posted here as soon as it has been edited. What do you do differently in a post-covid world? I do not do anything differently. Besides, I don’t think that we are...
The Best Possible Life in a Troubled World: An Existential Positive Psychology Perspective
Abstract In a global village, it is not possible to develop a complete positive psychology without taking into account cultural and contextual perspectives. That is why it is very important to all those interested in global wellbeing to participate in this timely...
What Really Matters in the Darkest Hour: The 3 Essentials of Life Intelligence (LQ) for Career Success
"It is the very pursuit of happiness that thwarts happiness. Happiness cannot be pursued. It must ensure. Happiness is available only as a by-produce, as the side-effect of living out the self-transcendence of existence." Viktor Frankl Abstract The greatest need for...
My Conversation with the National Institute of Aging regarding their Death and Dying Workshop on March 14, 2022
I consider the following four issues important for a death and dying workshop and for policy making on palliative care: 1. We Need a Culture of Death Acceptance Rather than Death Denial or Death Avoidance When I first did research on death attitude in the 80s, I met...
Existential Positive Psychology for Living a Positive Life
This Keynote was presented on February 4, 2022 at the Positive Psychology for Positive Life Virtual Conference. Cite Wong, P. T. P. (2022, February 4). Existential Positive Psychology for living a positive life [Keynote]. Positive Psychology for Positive Life Virtual...
Existential Suffering, Clinical Psychology, and Mental Health
This keynote was presented on February 4, 2022 at the 4th International Webinar on Psychology, Clinicla Psychology, & Mental Health. Cite Wong, P. T. P. (2022, February 4). Existential suffering, clinical psychology, and mental health [Keynote]. 4th International...
Self-transcendence: The Key to Meaning and Wellbeing
Cite Wong, P. T. P. (2021, April 10). Self-transcendence: The key to meaning and wellbeing during Covid-19 [Keynote]. Centre for Advancement in Inclusive and Special Education Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong International Webinar Series on Students’...
Flourishing through Suffering: Insights from Existential Positive Psychology
Cite Wong, P. T. P. (2021, July 9). Flourishing through suffering: Insights from Existential Positive Psychology. HFE Flourish Talks [Virtual webinar]. http://www.drpaulwong.com/flourishing-through-suffering-insights-from-existential-positive-psychology/
The surprising science of suffering: Why is suffering necessary for flourishing?
Abstract This presentation was presented virtually at the Harvard Human Flourishing Program on October 18, 2021. Cite Wong, P. T. P. (2021, October 18). The surprising science of suffering: Why is suffering necessary for flourishing? The Harvard Human Flourishing...