Using EduTainMent to Practice Positive Psychology- Final Project Friday with JoAnna Marolla

Hi CAPPsters, I’m so excited to welome JoAnna Marolla to share her Final Project with us. For her project she delved into EduTainMent, as a playful yet inspiring way to help people practice Positive Psychology. If you love EduTainMent – and that’s all of us;) – you don’t want to miss this!

About JoAnna (CAPP.110)

Top VIA Strength

• Honesty

3 Things still on my bucket list

• Learn to knit.
• Play the piano.
• Visit Bari, Italy.

Where I’ll be in my PP Journey in 5 years

• I hope to be an in-demand guest speaker, presenter and facilitator bringing positive psychology to world through the world of playful, engaging and meaningful activities.

What inspired my final project

I didn’t just want to focus on WHAT I wanted to do with my positive psychology training but more so on HOW I wanted to bring it to the world.  With my experience in hotel recreation and creating engaging activities for guests of all ages, I knew that presenting positive psychology through the lens of edutainment – playful yet inspiring hands-on activities – was my unique and most authentic means of delivering and inspiring my audience to begin living north of neutral.

Bio

JoAnna is a compassionate and resilient force with a diverse background and a profound passion for psychology and fostering positive work environments. With 17 years of experience in Human Resources across major corporations, she has also enriched her journey with roles in hotel hospitality, adult day care, and mental health support for elderly adults.

Driven by a deep-seated belief in the transformative power of positivity, JoAnna is committed to empowering individuals and organizations to cultivate flourishing environments where authenticity and mutual respect thrive. She seeks to transition from corporate HR to more intimate, one-on-one service roles, where she can leverage her strengths as a good listener, active questioner, and empathetic spirit. Her mission is to illuminate paths of personal growth and well-being, contributing to a more compassionate and vibrant society. Through her work, JoAnna aspires to be a beacon of support and understanding, fostering connections that inspire change and celebrating the unique strengths within us all.