Bohn, Travis

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    Adapting Well: Using Positive Psychology to Prepare Students to Study Internationally
    (2020-01-01) Bohn, Travis L
    Over the past 20 years, the number of higher education students studying internationally has more than doubled (Institute of International Education, 2020b; Institute of International Education, 2020c). Studies find that while students are adapting to new countries, there is the potential for negative psychological outcomes (Ward, Bochner, & Furnahm, 2001). This paper suggests that the application of positive psychology can prepare students to adapt well to a new country. We will start by reviewing the theoretical models of cross-national transitions, the positive psychology literature on strengths, mindfulness, exercise, gratitude, savoring, optimism, and thinking traps. Then, we will suggest teaching the application of these concepts to students through workshops before their international experience starts.
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    Fostering Hope and Enhancing Resilience through Character Strengths Interventions
    (2020-05-07) Florin, Michelle; Schrimmer, Lauren; McCargo, Shondrea; Bohn, Travis; Caton, Celeste
    This paper provides a review of the theory and application for how to integrate positive psychology, specifically VIA character strength interventions, into the programming at The Food Project (TFP). TFP is an impactful community based non-profit organization in Southwest Baltimore that provides cooking, farming, and restaurant skills, job opportunities, sustainable food sources, and mentorship to the underserved youth in the area. All programs are facilitated at TFP’s community center. TFP is looking for ways to continue to build hope and resilience among its youth participants. Upon reviewing the positive psychology literature, we determined five specific evidence-based interventions that integrate VIA character strengths into the existing programming at TFP. Each intervention is intended to build resilience and cultivate hope for the youth participants and includes a measurement plan to evaluate the effectiveness of the new initiative.