about me
MERGING CLINICAL EXPERTISE, POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY, MINDFULNESS-BASED INTERVENTIONS, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP WITH ACADEMIC AND SCIENTIFIC RIGOR AND EVIDENCE.
“SHE EMPLOYS THE PRINCIPLES OF POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY TO ENHANCE HUMAN POTENTIAL FOR GROWTH AND WELL-BEING, MAKING HER A LEADING FORCE IN THE FIELD.”
my background
A TRAINED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST WITH A DOCTORATE IN POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY AND A FULBRIGHT SCHOLAR FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA.
CLINICAL PRACTICE
From years of working in private practice and as a couples- and family therapist, Gunvor Marie has extensive experience with communication, family patterns and -relationships, the transition to parenthood, and consequences of emotional neglect and trauma on adult thriving. As a couples therapist, she has worked with communication patterns, expectations, infidelity, divorce, different family constellations, formation of new families after divorce, and consequences of toxic relationships. In addition to traditional individual therapeutic approaches, she helps her clients to create and find meaning in life through a focus on character strengths and personal values.
A PH.D. IN POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
Through her PhD, Gunvor Marie explored how life events like parenthood affect wellbeing. As a Fulbright scholar at the University of California, Riverside, she also explored how positive psychological interventions can affect overall wellbeing and happiness, and how we intentionally can affect our own lives through activities and mindset.
AN ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR AT NTNU, Norway
As an associate professor in mindfulness and positive psychology, she leads the mindfulness program. Her research focuses on wellbeing, awareness, presence, mindfulness, nature connectedness, spirituality, personal growth, and meaning.
EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE IN LEADERSHIP- AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Gunvor has extensive experience with leadership and organizational development. She helps develop leaders and transform businesses from the inside out. Through embracing conscious leadership and a more humane-centric approach to business, leaders and businesses can amplify their impact and success.
the woman
A PASSION FOR FOSTERING HUMAN MEANING, PURPOSE AND SUCCESS THROUGH AWARENESS, COMPASSION, AND CURIOSITY
Gunvor M. Dyrdal is not only a mother, founder, and business owner but also a compassionate illuminator, mindfulness teacher, happiness researcher, and clinical psychologist. Her extensive experience in organizational development, mindfulness, and positive psychology makes her a valuable resource for anyone seeking personal and professional growth. Gunvor's mission is to help individuals, groups, communities, organizations, and countries flourish and thrive by living consciously and purposefully.
Let’s work together!
To be fearless:
-Be you
-Be honest
-Be strong
«What is possible is to press on despite our fears, to have courage, to be fearless to do hard things and make hard choices, to be brave in the face of fear».
— Bethany Hamilton