Chris Peterson, PhD

Christopher Peterson is Professor of Psychology at the University of Michigan, where he has been the Director of Clinical Psychology Training and has held the Arthur F. Thurnau Professorship, an award given to honor teaching. On two occasions, a course he has taught was named the "best university course" at the University of Michigan.

Chris is also a member of the MentorCoach faculty and regularly teaches courses in Positive Psychology. To learn about his current course offering, click here.

Peterson has a long-standing interest in personality and adaptation. He is the author of more than 200 publications, and he is listed by ISI as among the world's most cited psychologists and psychiatrists during the past twenty years. Peterson's most recent book, with Martin Seligman, is Character Strengths and Virtues: A Handbook and Classification (2004; Oxford University Press & American Psychological Association).

Chris was the lead creator of the VIA Survey of Signature Strengths, a central positive psychology assessment. More than 300,000 people from throughout the world have taken it. Who better to write about the importance of individual strengths and values than the world's leading expert?

To Hear Chris Peterson PhD's Invited Lecture - (recorded live January 20, 2006) Call +1-405-244-4000 Box 223.

There is no charge other than normal long distance charges. You'll also hear Ben introducing Chris and asking questions during the call. The call lasts 80 minutes. You may hang up at any time. Available 24/7.

QUESTIONS? If you have any questions, please send an email with a subject line of CHRIS PETERSON QUESTION to me at ben@coachingtowardhappiness.com. Please cc the email to sunny@mentorcoach.com