Document Type
Interview
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Publication Date
12-3-2025
Abstract
Dr. Diane Dreher, Ph. D., is an author, researcher, consultant, and positive psychology coach. She has a Ph. D. in Renaissance English literature from UCLA and a Master’s degree in Counseling from Santa Clara University. She currently serves as a professor emeritus and associate director of the Applied Spirituality Institute at Santa Clara University. Dr. Dreher is an award-winning university professor and positive psychology researcher whose work focuses on hope and has been recognized internationally. She has written eight non-fiction books which have been translated into ten different languages which combine ancient wisdom with contemporary psychology and neuroscience. Her notable publications include her bestselling book Tao of Inner Peace and her newest book Pathways to Inner Peace (2025). Both offer help to finding peace during turbulent times and times of uncertainty.
Recommended Citation
Pope, Ellie, "Dreher, Diane, English, interviewed by" (2025). Living History Project: Stories that connect generations. 14.
https://scholarcommons.scu.edu/living_history/14

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Interviewer: Ellie Pope - Gerontology minor