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Applying the science of

well-being.






Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us.

We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous?

Actually, who are you not to be?

... as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

- Marianne Williamson



 

about us


Kirke Olson, Psy. D.
NH Licensed Psychologist, Nationally Certified School Psychologist, Life Coach

 

Kirke has worked with adults, families and children since 1973. He is a co-owner and past president of Warren Street Family Counseling Associates in Concord, NH, a consultant to private and public schools, a teacher of positive psychology and interpersonal neurobiology, and has training as a life coach. Kirke currently applies the science of well being at Parker Academy in Concord, NH.

Since he completed his doctoral dissertation research on resilience in the face of trauma in 1992, he has focused on people’s strengths during difficult times. He is a graduate of the first international class on Positive Psychology and Authentic Happiness led by Martin Seligman, Ph.D. (Kirke went on to help teach a subsequent edition of the class.) He is active with other professionals in the United States and abroad applying the research from Positive Psychology and Interpersonal Neurobiology to individuals, schools and organizations. For example, he writes a column titled “The Department of Education” for the G.A.I.N.S. Quarterly (Global Association for Interpersonal Neurobiological Studies) and helped teach a teleclass titled Relationships from the Inside Out with Dan Siegel, MD.

Kirke has a Doctor of Psychology Degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University New England; a Master’s Degree in Industrial Psychology from University of Nebraska (Omaha) and a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from West Virginia Wesleyan College.
 


Sher Kamman, Psy. D.
NH Licensed Psychologist, Certified EMDR Therapist and Consultant, Life Coach



Sher is a Licensed Psychologist who has worked with children, adults and teens since 1972. She is a co-owner of Exeter Psychological Associates in Exeter, New Hampshire a specialist in treating people who are trauma victims; an EMDR practitioner and consultant; and, a consultant to schools at home and abroad. She has offered numerous workshops for educators and the general public through out New Hampshire and in the Bahamas. She is a graduate of the second international class in Positive Psychology and is trained as an Authentic Happiness Coach. She holds a Doctor of Psychology Degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University New England. Her dissertation focused on the factors contributing to positive change with adolescents in residential treatment.  She also holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Personnel Services and a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from the University of New Hampshire.

Sher's top VIA Signature Strength is the appreciation of beauty and excellence, which she expresses through her photographs.  As a photographer she has several shows, publications and awards to her credit. 
 


Have questions? Call The Positivity Company at 877-418-4234 or [email]