The Happiness Institute Philosophy

The Happiness Institute provides the most effective counseling and education in the areas of emotional and behavioral wellness. Our philosophy is based on the premise that beliefs cause emotions and behavior. In other words, everything we feel and everything we do is the result of some belief or beliefs that we hold* . This is a very powerful concept that is often overlooked in other therapeutic models.

Culturally, we are bombarded from birth with self-defeating beliefs that subtly rob us of our autonomy and power. These beliefs are pervasive throughout our literature, music, television, films, and even in our language.

We employ many techniques to help our clients identify these beliefs. Beliefs often feel like facts to the individual until they are isolated and examined. Many beliefs are completely outside a client's awareness. However, once identified, the client is empowered to decide whether to keep, change, or discard the belief entirely.

We have seen this work time and again to help people change emotions and behaviors immediately and permanently. Happiness and wellbeing are inevitable when the underlying dynamics are understood.

* Exceptions are physiological problems or if someone is physically forcing you to do something.