Why Must We Increase Our Personal Power? Human beings' precious personal power cannot merely be promoted by means of medicine or 'quick fixes' such as substance use, but must be developed deliberately. It is essential to note that being symptom-free or not struggling with disease does not mean that we are experiencing positive health. Increased levels of personal power can be understood as the process of flourishing and this involves: Positive functioning, high levels of resilience, superior health, positive (healthy) relationships and low levels of helplessness. | What Is The Personal Power Online Program? Dr. Izanette van Schalkwyk is a psychologist working within the framework of Positive Psychology. She focuses on the protection of positive human health and the promotion of higher levels of well-being. Dr. Van Schalkwyk developed a scientifically-based program to equip persons to build their personal power, i.e. their character strengths and to encourage continuous growth. Research findings did show that higher levels of wellness do not happen automatically or by accident, and therefore this program aims to empower individuals - instead of merely surviving - towards thriving and good growth. |
Personal Power: Why?
The trained use of personal power enables us to cope more effectively with daily challenges as well as serious difficulties or trauma. Once these skill are developed, you will be able to transform your daily experiences (whether good or bad) into practical success. Being treated unfairly at work? Let the Personal Power Online Program teach you how to turn your conflict into victory. Plus, you'll be one step ahead as you can apply the Personal Power Program to any life situation or circumstance.
What is part and parcel of the Personal Power Online Program?
The Personal Power Online Program consists of:
- 10 Video Tutorials (approximately 3 hours);
- A personal power Workbook;
- A Certificate of Completion.
 Dr. Izanette van Schalkwyk has the privilege to present at several international conferences e.g. she was a participant in the 5th European Conference on Positive Psychology in Copenhagen during 2010 and presented the following: A Mixed-Method Study Of Psycho-Social Well-being in a Group of South African Adolescents. Since 2010, Dr. Van Schalkwyk has been working within the Delft community, Western Cape (South Africa) with youngsters to build their resilience, and partnering with Dr. Sandra Marais (MRC - Cape Town, South Africa) regarding pregnant teenagers and the problems associated with FASD. Dr. Van Schalkwyk has therefore designed a program to enhance the psycho-social well-being in South African youngsters. | About Dr. Izanette Van Schalkwyk Dr. Izanette van Schalkwyk (maiden name - Nieuwoudt) was "born and bred" in the Boland - Cape (South Africa) and grew up with wine-yards and music in the beautiful Darling-community (well-known nowadays = the hometown of Pieter Dirk Uys and his Tannie Evita's "perron-stories"); and matriculated at the DF Malan High School (Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa). Dr. Izanette van Schalkwyk studied at: UNISA: Music and BA - Cum Laude, BA Honn at the University of Stellenbosch (South Africa); Masters - Cum Laude at the University of Stellenbosch (South Africa), focused on women with substance problems and the recovery process, lecturer at the University of Stellenbosch (South Africa) Community Psychology. Ph. D - Cum Laude North-West University (South Africa)... promoter - Prof Marie Wissing focusing on the Positive Paradigm of Psychology and specifically the flourishing of adolescents. |
