About

Ms Yeo Sha-En

Ms Sha-En Yeo is the 1st Singaporean graduate of the Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) program at the University of Pennsylvania. Sha-En has been featured on national TV documentary 'Chasing Happiness', MyPaper, Business Times; and shared 938LIVE & MONEY 89.3FM. Sha-En has more than 10 years of experience in education. Formerly Founder of Positive Education (now Founder of Happiness Scientists), she has trained more than 10000 people in schools, organizations, equipping them with the science and tools to be happier. Sha-En's first book, The Road to Success Vol. 2, reached the #1 Best-Seller Status in September 2016. Her second book, A Journey of School-wide Implementation of Positive Education, was launched in Oct 2020.

Upcoming Workshops by

Ms Yeo Sha-En

Introduction to Positive Education

Positive Education is where there is an equal emphasis on achievement, as there is on the development of character and well-being. Positive Education helps buffer against rising mental health concerns like anxiety and depression; and builds necessary skills required to better navigate the complexities of the current environment. Join this workshop if you are looking for an evidence-based approach to supporting student well-being and would like to know how other Singapore schools have implemented it successfully.

Thursday, February 2, 2023

2.30 pm to 5.30 pm

Ms Yeo Sha-En

Positive Discipline

Traditionally, discipline might have been to manage misbehaviour by meting out consequences. However, often there is no recourse for wrongdoing, or students end up feeling resentful or guilty. The premise of Positive Discipline, however, is "connection before correction" i.e. in order to empower young people to shift their behaviour, we first form a relationship and then empower them to take responsibility for their actions in a respectful, kind and firm way.

Thursday, March 2, 2023

2:30pm to 5:30pm

Ms Yeo Sha-En

Strengthening Mental Resilience

Mental resilience is the ability to bounce back from adversity and cope with life’s challenges. Equipping students with the mindset and skills needed to respond more positively to stress, they are more likely to succeed and achieve the goals they are aiming for. Strengthening their resilience also provides an important buffer against mental health concerns like depression and anxiety. Join this workshop if you are looking for practical strategies to strengthen resilience in your classroom.‍

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

2:30pm to 5:30pm

Ms Yeo Sha-En

Supporting & Enhancing Teacher Well-Being

Teacher well-being has a significant impact on schools, teachers and students. When schools prioritise teacher wellbeing and help to ensure teachers can flourish, this can promote better classroom climates and enable high quality teaching that leads to success for students. In the current climate, teachers have been working extra hard to adapt to the multiple changes around them, hence it is even more crucial to give them much needed support. In this workshop, you will learn practical and effective strategies to support the well-being of your teachers so that they can continue to do their best work.

Thursday, May 4, 2023

2:30pm to 5:30pm

Ms Yeo Sha-En

Handling Difficult Conversations

Difficult conversations with our colleagues, supervisees, and students' parents can be challenging to navigate. Most of the time, you may try to tolerate or not address it for fear of straining the relationship. However, doing so may mean that the situation gets more tenuous to manage and may impact the relationship you have in the long run. Going through this workshop will help you with the skills and processes to reach a win-win outcome.

Thursday, July 6, 2023

2:30pm to 5:30pm

Ms Yeo Sha-En

Motivation & Student Engagement

You know that a student is engaged and motivated when they show up to class excited to learn, participate in learning and demonstrate a positive attitude. Student engagement is not only necessary for better learning, it also contributes to a students' sense of belonging and motivation. Join this workshop if you are looking to learn how to motivate students from within.

Thursday, August 3, 2023

2:30pm to 5:30pm

Ms Yeo Sha-En

Cultivating a Growth Mindset in the Classroom

Growth mindset, or the mindset that learning is an ongoing process and that the brain is malleable. In the classroom, cultivating the growth mindset can support a more positive response to failure, enable students to focus on the mastery of their skills (as opposed to performance only) and more resiliently respond to challenges. Join this workshop if you are looking for practical ways to cultivate a growth mindset in the classroom.

Thursday, September 14, 2023

2:30pm to 5:30pm

Ms Yeo Sha-En

Peer Support

Peer support is an important factor to support mental well-being in students. As peers would be going through similar pressures and challenges, students might feel more comforted and trust in them, compared to adult figures. As such, equipping selected students to listen and empathise can be a protective factor. Join this workshop if you would like to learn the skills that you can use to introduce peer support in your school.

Friday, November 3, 2023

2:30pm to 5:30pm

Ms Yeo Sha-En

Nourish to Flourish: Self-Care for Teachers

Teachers report the highest level of occupational stress in many countries in the world, including Singapore. Navigating the multiple changes as a result of covid-19 has also left teachers feeling drained. Being able to self-care during this time is critical, as teachers cannot continue to function at their best when they are stretched. Join this workshop if you would like to learn how to better manage your stress, increase your energy and show up as your best.

Friday, November 10, 2023

2:30pm to 5:30pm

Ms Yeo Sha-En