A New Book about Cultivating a Flourishing Society

Cultivating a Flourishing Society is about intentionally fostering the cultural and institutional conditions in which people thrive. It explains how cultural influences such as values, norms, peer support, policies, and social climate can support flourishing. It then offers a systematic approach to lasting, positive culture change. Finally, it examines how institutions and sectors of society — technology, education, healthcare, finance, workplaces, family, civic organizations, and government — can support productive work, health, joy, kindness, learning, and connection.

Cultivating a Flourishing Society offers a fresh and practical approach to creating social environments that not only prevent suffering but also optimize our human potential.

Alongside our other four proactive mental health books, Cultivating a Flourishing Society is for those who want to bring about change at the broader societal level. Now available in multiple formats.

Introducing www.mentallyhealthyculture.com

Healthy lifestyle choices and supportive environments can—and should—play a central role alongside clinical care and support services in addressing today’s mental health challenges. MentallyHealthyCulture.com is a new educational hub focused on proactive mental health and the cultural conditions that shape well-being at work, at home, and in the community.

We are expanding our work to support therapists, health insurance organizations, EAP providers, HR and wellness leaders, educators, healthcare organizations, and community leaders who are seeking practical, ethical ways to strengthen mental health before problems escalate. These initiatives emphasize prevention, resilience, and thriving by improving social connection, shared purpose, and positive outlook.

Free email series are available for professionals who want to explore how to integrate proactive mental health into their work. For those seeking deeper training, the Proactive Mental Health Champion Certification equips professionals to design, deliver, and sustain proactive mental health initiatives. The certification complements clinical and organizational services and is grounded in an evidence-informed framework across four core books, supported by practical tools, assessments, and implementation strategies. Graduates join a growing network of Certified Proactive Mental Health Champions committed to advancing prevention, resilience, and well-being at the individual, organizational, and community levels.

Four New Books on Proactive Mental Health

• Cultivating Connections — Strategies for creating climates of trust and openness in workplaces, households, and communities where individuals thrive together.
• I Flourish — A self-help guide exploring proactive attitudes and behaviors that reduce risks and enhance well-being.
• Better Together — Eight practical skills for assisting coworkers, family, and friends in achieving proactive mental health goals.
• We Flourish — Tools for managers, HR, and wellness professionals to foster supportive, mentally healthy workgroup cultures.

Together, these resources provide a new approach to prevention and flourishing, equipping individuals and organizations with practical tools to strengthen resilience at every level.

The Safer Together Solution (STS) brings neighbors and local police together to dramatically reduce crime and violence. STS is a culture change toolkit for city governments, police departments, and district attorneys’ offices. STS is based on sound social science methods that quickly and efficiently address emerging public safety concerns at the neighborhood level.

STS is based on the following successful programs:

• The Clean Community System, which has successfully been applied in over 1,000 cities worldwide since 1976.
• The Faith & Blue/Movement Forward initiative, operating in over 2,000 cities.
• Research developed by the National Policing Institute on best policing practices across the country.

The STS toolkit includes:

• Culture surveys, worksheets, guides, white papers, and PowerPoint templates that can be quickly tailored to a neighborhood’s goals.
• Access to online orientations for police and neighbors.
• Leadership training for STS coordinators and for task force members.

Green Culture Leadership Training empowers participants to foster cultural support for the environment at work, at home, and in the community. Participants learn how to:

1. Create a shared vision, including explaining what a green culture is, why it is important, and how it can be achieved.
2. Be an effective role model.
3. Influence decision-makers.
4. Align day-to-day cultural influences (such as rewards, training, traditions, and communication) with culture change goals.
5. Organize fun, environmentally friendly activities and traditions that strengthen the social climate.
6. Track and celebrate progress.