Deeper Connection…
‍ ‍ Researched & Reimagined

Kristine is a positive psychology researcher and thought leader who specializes in helping people deepen their connection to themselves, others and their work. Her work helps people cut through the noise of endless self-improvement advice and rediscover what matters most, so they can build more meaningful, fulfilling lives. As an educator, researcher, author and clinician, she blends science, storytelling, and lived experience to turn complex psychology into powerful insights you can actually use.  Because the quality of our lives is shaped less by what we achieve or accumulate, and more by how deeply we connect.

Psychologist. Educator. Author. Researcher

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We don’t achieve sustainable well-being and fulfillment by chasing happiness – we do it by deepening connection in everyday life. Discover the key to a life well-lived with Connection.

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“In refreshingly skillful ways, Kristine invites us into deep connection and well-being underneath all our busy separate lives. This is a wise vision and a transformative way to awaken.”

- Jack Kornfield, author of A Path with Heart and co-founder of Spirit Rock Meditation Center

“This is one of the best books on personal growth I’ve ever read. With warm encouragement and easy practical steps, Dr. Klussman brings us home to a natural connection, confidence, and ease. You can trust what she says since her path is grounded in science and she’s walked it herself. Clear, brilliant, and so hopeful, this book is a gem.”

- Rick Hanson, Ph.D., author of Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness

Are You Feeling Connected Right Now?
A discussion between Kristine Klussman and Tami Simon.

Their conversation explores how we find meaning as we seek to live our best lives, a new approach to personal well-being known as “connection theory,” discovering meaning in the so-called mundane, the power of performing a “values inventory,” unpacking the concept of “purpose,” and much more.
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Workshops

Join the invitation list for my upcoming workshops focused on finding the meaning, clarity, and connection we are all craving.

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Speaking

Kristine loves creating spaces where people can think deeply, connect authentically, and explore what matters most. She is available for speaking engagements, workshops, and events focused on well-being, meaning, purpose, and human connection.

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Research

Our research team investigates the science of human connection through rigorous academic inquiry. We publish our findings in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to a deeper understanding of what helps people thrive.

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Featured Essay

The One Thing That Changed How I Think About Happiness

For years, I assumed happiness was something to pursue—a destination reached through the right achievements, relationships, or habits. But over time, I began to see that this way of thinking was backwards. The happiest people I met weren't chasing happiness itself. They were cultivating lives marked by meaning, integrity, purpose, and connection.

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