Building Positive
Mental Health

A structured, 52-week program grounded in positive psychology.
Self-paced. Evidence-based. Built for real life.

A different kind of program

Maybe things are okay but not quite enough. Or maybe they have been harder than that, and you are looking for something steady to work with.

Upward Spiral is a 52-week wellbeing program grounded in positive psychology. Each week, you work through a short set of practices designed to build real skills like focus, emotional regulation, self-awareness, and resilience.

It works on its own for people building wellbeing proactively, and it works just as well alongside therapy, counselling, or other support you may already have in place.

You are in the right place

Whether you are proactively building mental fitness or working through something difficult, this program meets you where you are. No prerequisites. No pressure to perform.

"Built for the space between 'I'm okay' and 'I'm thriving.'"

Evidence-based Peer-reviewed research
52-week curriculum Structured progression
Self-paced 30 to 60 min per week
Trauma-aware Invitational language
New content weekly Drips every 7 days
How It Works

Each week, you practice
something real.

Four components, designed to work together. A focused insight into a new topic. A hands-on exercise. A coping skill you can carry with you. And a short guided audio session to develop mindfulness.

01

Learn something new

Insights grounded in positive psychology and neuroscience. Based on scientific research, not vague claims or untested self-help hype.

02

Try it yourself

A practical exercise you can do the same day. Low stakes, real impact.

03

Build a coping skill

Something portable and memorable you can use to help mitigate some of life's challenges

04

Meditate

A short guided audio session, themed to your week. Full or mini length, your choice.

Inside the Upward Spiral program: a weekly view with watercolour illustration and guided content
Inside the Program

Warm, considered, and thoughtfully designed

Every week is built around clear research summaries, practical exercises, coping skills, and guided audio sessions that feel like they were tailored to you.

The pace is yours to enjoy the steady progression. And it all works from your phone, tablet, or desktop.

See the full program
A watercolour garden path through a flower-covered stone archway
"The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination."
Carl Rogers
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Jean-Pierre Calitz
Jean-Pierre Calitz, MAPP
Founder, Upward Spiral
Our Story

Why we built this

We built Upward Spiral because we kept noticing the same gap. Most mental health support focuses on what is wrong and how to fix it. Very little is designed with structure to help people move toward flourishing, toward a life that feels genuinely worth living.

The research is available. What did not exist was a structured, accessible program that brought it together in a format people could actually use week after week. So we built one.

More about our approach
What Makes It Different

Why this instead of just downloading an app?

Wellness apps have their place but may lack a clear path. Upward Spiral is structured. There is a difference.

Apps offer content. This program offers a curriculum. Each week builds on the last. The sessions are designed to high standards, and the program draws on peer-reviewed research, not wellness trends or self-help books.

See what is included

A typical wellness app

Content library. Pick what sounds good. Sessions stand alone. No progression, no arc.

Upward Spiral

52-week curriculum. Each week builds on the last. The steady progression and positive health focus makes Upward Spiral unique.

Outcomes

What tends to shift

We do not promise outcomes. We provide structure, evidence, and a well-designed process. What you get from it is yours.

You may feel less reactive in difficult moments. More space between feeling and response.

You may find it easier to name what you are feeling, which makes it easier to work with.

You may develop a different relationship with uncertainty. Challenges might feel a little lighter.

Ready When You Are

If this feels like it might be
worth trying

The 10-day free trial gives you access to the first two weeks of the program. If it does not feel like the right fit, you will know quickly, and that is fine.

Start free for 10 days
Monthly: $45 CAD ($34 USD) · Annual: $399 CAD ($299 USD) · Cancel any time.