Speaking
Dr. Paul Wong
The Meaning Hypothesis of Living a Good Life: Virtue, Happiness, and Meaning
Abstract My long-term research interest has revolved around the central theme of the vital role of meaning in living the good life individually and collectively. The meaning hypothesis (MH) introduced here represents an overarching framework for my...
Second Wave Positive Psychology: Existential Positive Psychology (University of East London, England)
Watch Dr. Paul's invited lecture for the UEL Psychology Seminar Series at the University of East London (London, England) in May 2015.
Meaning-Seeking, Self-Transcendence, and Well-Being
Abstract The purpose of this keynote address is to present the thesis that meaning-seeking and self-transcendence express our spiritual nature and are essential for our healing and well-being. I first introduce Viktor Frankl’s concept of the noetic dimension as our...
Spirituality and Death (Lazarus Hospice and Ministry, Hong Kong)
Dr. Wong was invited to lecture for the Life and Death Education Lecture Series at the Lazarus Hospice and Ministry on June 15, 2014. The following is the link to the presentation. Feel free to download, but contact Dr. Wong for permission to present or quote any part...
Taiwan Lecture Tour 2013 (5 Universities, 1 Foundation)
Dr. Paul Wong conducted a lecture tour in Taiwan in October 2013. The following are links to the presentations. Feel free to download, but contact Dr. Wong for permission to present or quote any part of these presentations. Asia University 2-Day Workshop | October 3-4...
AskimoTV Interviews
Dr. Wong was interviewed as an expert on several topics by AskimoTV. The links for each interview are below. Meaning Therapy http://www.askimo.com/pages/PlayVideo.aspx?vid=3286Meaning Management Theoryhttp://www.askimo.com/pages/PlayVideo.aspx?vid=3287Dual System...
Pastoral Care: Imagine the Possibilities
Dr. Paul Wong presented several keynotes at the 45th Annual Alberta Pastoral Care Association Conference, April 15-16, 2013, in Lethbridge Alberta. Click here for more details about the conference. Here are the links to the slides for his talks. Feel free to...
Dr. Wong’s LogoTalk Interview
Listen to Dr. Wong's interview on LogoTalk.net, a podcast focusing on Dr. Viktor Frankl's logotherapy.
Dr. Wong’s Interview on Talk Sense Radio
Listen to guest host Marshall H. Lewis interview Dr. Paul Wong on Talk Sense Radio: The Meaning Connection. Dr. Wong talks about the recent storm Sandy, Frankl's philosophy of tragic optimism, and his Meaning approach. The podcast version is now available for download...
Tokyo Lectures 2012 (18th Annual Conference of the Japanese Association of Clinical Thanatology & Seigakuin University, Japan)
Dr. Paul Wong was invited to keynote at a conference and a university in Japan in 2012. The following are links to the presentations (note the brief commentaries on some of the slides). Feel free to download, but contact Dr. Wong for permission to present or quote any...
What Makes Life Meaningful (Sermon, Stone Church)
Dr. Wong delivered a sermon on "What Makes Life Meaningful" at Stone Church on September 12, 2012. Cite Wong, P. T. P. (2012, September 12). What makes life meaningful? Sermon presented at Stone Church, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Dr. Wong’s Talks from Positive 2012, Australia
Here are the three links to Dr. Paul Wong's presentations at Positive 2012, the Australian Conference on Positive Psychology and Wellbeing. Please note the brief commentaries on some of the slides. Feel free to download, but you need my permission to present or quote...
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