“One of the leading thinkers on depression and positive psychology today.”

—Jeff Arnold, Founder of WedMD and Sharecare

TEDx Talk
7 Habits of the Most Hopeful People

Dr. Tomasulo gives about a dozen talks per year around the U.S. and beyond. Download a list of his selected talks.

Spreading the word of hope, positive psychology, and optimism

Recent Talks


Strength Spotting in Character Education

Invited Alumni Keynote and Book Signing
Fairleigh Dickinson University

February 6, 2025

Psychodrama and Learned Hopefulness

HoldOn Campaign Suicide Prevention Podcast

March 10, 2026

Strength Spotting in Character Education

Invited Alumni Keynote and Book Signing
Fairleigh Dickinson University

February 6, 2025

Character Strengths and Abilities Within Disabilities and Learned Hopefulness

Learning and the Brain (In person and online conference)

February 21-22, 2025

Learned Hopefulness and the Positivity Effect in Action Keynote

IDD Services at Emergence Health Network

February 28, 2025

Applied Positive Psychology Online Course

National Center for START Services, University of New Hampshire

March 5-April 9, 2025

Strength Spotting in Character Education

Invited Alumni Keynote and Book Signing
Fairleigh Dickinson University

February 6, 2025

Learned Hopefulness Online Training

PESI Continuing Education Training, Live Online or On Demand

April 11, 2025

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