Todd B. Kashdan, Ph.D.

Todd B. Kashdan, Ph.D., is Associate Professor of Psychology at George Mason University. As a scientist, teacher, therapist, husband, father, and twin, he offers a unique perspective on the ingredients for creating and sustaining a a life that matters.

Kashdan conducts research on anxiety, positive emotions, purpose in life, mindfulness, gratitude, how personal strengths operate in everyday life, social relationships, self-regulation, and how to foster and sustain happiness and meaning in life. He wrote his first book for a general audience, Curious? Discover the Missing Ingredient to a Fulfilling Life (2009). His second book, Designing Positive Psychology (2011) provides cutting edge science on how to achieve well-being in an uncertain, unpredictable world.

He is the recipient of the 2010 Distinguished Faculty Member of the Year. Receiving his Ph.D. in 2004 from the University at Buffalo, State University of New York, Dr. Kashdan has published over 100 articles in peer-reviewed journals and given over 200 presentations at national and international conferences. He serves as associate editor of the Journal of Positive Psychology, Journal of Personality, and Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. For the past 10 years, he has been teaching college courses on the science of well-being. He regularly gives talks and workshops to business executives, schools, parents, retirees, scholars, and health professionals. His research has been featured in several popular media outlets including a feature article in the New York Times Magazine, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Oprah Magazine, CBS, PBS, and National Public Radio, among others. More information can be found at: http://psychfaculty.gmu.edu/kashdan and www.toddkashdan.com