About

Joseph Ciarrochi

Research Professor — Positive Psychology & Psychological Flexibility

Professor Joseph Ciarrochi portrait

Professor Joseph Ciarrochi is among the top one percent most cited scientists in the world for his work on the development and promotion of well-being.

He focuses on psychological flexibility — what he terms 'flexible strength' — a cluster of skills that can promote personal growth, vitality, and valued action. Related skills include emotional intelligence, mindfulness, psychological flexibility, nonattachment, grit, equanimity, willpower, and emotion regulation.

Joseph has given presentations and workshops worldwide on how best to promote well-being and peak performance. He is a research professor, and all talks are based on the best available science.

Focus Areas

How I Help

Character Strengths

Develop courage, perspective-taking, and flexibility

Emotional Intelligence

Assess and promote emotional awareness and regulation

Meaningful Living

Help people live more vital, meaningful lives

Social Connection

Improve social relationships and functioning

Community Building

Create supportive work groups and communities

Adaptive Behavior

Persist at what matters, change when the situation calls for it

Evidence-Based Framework

The DNA-V Model

DNA-V is an evidence-based framework for developing flexible strength. It identifies six foundational skills for personal growth and resilience.

The DNA-V Model

Discoverer

Broadening and building skills, resources, and social connections. Leaving your comfort zone. Learning through trial and error.

Advisor

Your inner voice — judging, evaluating, and guiding you to stay safe and act efficiently.

Valuer

Assessing whether behavior is meaningful, fun, and personally important. Asking 'What kind of person do I want to be right now?'

Noticer

Using senses and body awareness. Emotional intelligence. Using emotions as information.

Self-View

Breaking free from self-limiting beliefs. You are not defined by past behavior, feelings, or thoughts.

Social-View

Building strong connections, managing difficult people. Understanding others' perspectives.

"If you are not learning, you are forgetting. If you are not growing stronger, you are growing weaker."

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