Jodi Sta. Maria now a certified positive psychology coach

Metro Manila, Philippines - Actress Jodi Sta. Maria has officially earned her certification as a Positive Psychology Coach, adding a new credential to her growing academic and professional background.

The actress announced the milestone via Instagram Stories, sharing a photo of her certificate with the caption: “Another tool in the tool kit. Officially a Positive Psychology Coach. Here’s to helping others thrive from the inside out.”

According to Kauffman, Boniwell, and Silberman (2010), Positive Psychology Coaching is a “scientifically rooted approach to helping clients increase well-being, enhance and apply strengths, improve performance, and achieve valued goals.” The model blends psychological principles with coaching practices to support individual development.

Sta. Maria graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 2021, receiving a college merit award. She has since been involved in several mental health-related initiatives, including speaking at TEDxSISC Youth, the first TEDx event held at Southville International School and Colleges.

Sta. Maria is also known for her award-winning performance in “The Broken Marriage Vow,” for which she became the first Filipina to win Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Asian Academy Creative Awards.