Karen Reivich is the Director of Resilience and Positive Psychology Training at the Positive Psychology Center of the University of Pennsylvania where she also serves as an instructor for the Master of Applied Positive Psychology Program.
She is a leader in the fields of resilience and positive psychology and delivers customized workshops, talks, and consultations to organizations looking to create and maintain a resilient and thriving culture. Dr. Reivich completed her B.A. and Ph.D. at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Reivich’s work focuses on promoting well-being in people and organizations within the fields of education, healthcare, business, collegiate and professional sport, government, and the U.S. Army. Her research has been funded by the National Institute of Mental Health and the Department of Education.
Dr. Reivich’s scholarly publications have appeared in a variety of academic journals including Psychological Science, Journal of Early Adolescence, School Psychology Quarterly, Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, and Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology. She is a co-author of the books The Optimistic Child and The Resilience Factor.
