Workshops

 This interactive workshop combines live musical performance with scientific research and practical insights from the field of positive psychology to explore the dynamics of all types of human relationships. It is part of the larger International Positive Psychology Association World Congress 2025. 

Led by James Pawelski, co-author of Happy Together: Using the Science of Positive Psychology to Build Love That Lasts, and the Viney-Grinberg Duo, the workshop is structured as a metaphorical “three-movement” composition in classical music. Each movement features a piano duet paired with scientific research and interactive engagement so participants can apply the learning to their own relationships (whether in the context of romance, family, friendship, or work). The workshop focuses on the themes of new beginnings, relationship challenges, and strengths integration.

This workshop is intended for anyone who has relationships with other human beings. It is designed to be of benefit to all attendees, whether classical music novices or aficionados, positive psychology beginners or experts, or relationship rookies or veterans. This workshop integrates the arts, science, and personal experience to optimize the benefits of reflecting on various stages of relationships. Attendees will walk away with an inspiring musical experience, helpful information on relationships from scientific research, and interactive practice on how to apply these insights to strengthen their relationships. The workshop is intended to demonstrate the value of interdisciplinary approaches to relationship renewal, as well as the power of the integration of the arts with science for positive interventions in general.