“During my master’s program in positive psychology, my professor once said (paraphrasing): ‘There is no such thing as a weakness—only lesser strengths and strengths potentials.’
That idea gave me a whole new perspective on personal growth. Instead of seeing personal struggles as problems, we can view them as strengths waiting to be redirected or balanced. This shift in perspective led me to create the 42 Strengths model—to help people stop ‘fixing themselves’ and start expanding their strengths in a way that empowers them.”
Some facts about me: Throughout my journey, I’ve loved exploring new sports—from aikido and acrobatic rock’n’roll dance to surfing—as well as different forms of meditation. But these days, I find my deepest flow moments in gamifying psychology education through the medieval fantasy world of the Quantum Dream.
Here, all 42 strengths come to life through 11 archetypal characters of the royal family, who journey across the kingdom—representing the collective human consciousness as they navigate emotional landscapes like the Plains of Serenity, the Volcano of Anger, and the Forest of Fear—healing themselves and others through their dreams along the way.
I’m currently launching a local strengths club to bring these ideas to life in the real world. Using interactive educational tools—including the 42 Strengths card set, the Board Game of 17 Emotions, and 11 Archetypal Characters for Roleplay—I help people connect, reflect, and grow while exploring their core strengths and emotions.
Overview:
Kris Priol, M.S.
Holistic Psychology Practitioner
Creator of the 42 Soul-Signature Strengths
Mission
Making the psychology of well-being accessible to all—through strengths, storytelling, and play—for holistic self-discovery and deep human connection.
🔬 Science-Based Approach
Blending research from Positive Psychology, Jungian Depth Psychology, and science-based spirituality with gamification principles.
Coaching Focus
Strengths-Based Soul Mapping – A guided inner journey through your galaxy of strengths—your 5 Power Stars, 11 Balancing Planets, Kingdom of 17 Core Emotions, and House of 9 Life Areas—to uncover your unique energy signature and align heart💓, mind 🧠, and soul🕊️.
Tools & Programs
The 42 Soul-Signature Strengths & the Quantum Dream world are designed to support:
- 📚 Strengths-based well-being education
- 🛡️ Mental health prevention
- 💞 Emotional intelligence
- 🔍 Self-discovery
- 🤝 Team building & group facilitation
Formats include:
- Strengths card sets
- Interactive board game (Quantum Dream: Kingdom of 17 Core Emotions)
- Coaching & workshops
- (Under development: Digital tools & apps – Theo AI, Strength Stories of the Quantum Dream)
🌍 Vision
“Let’s build a culture of inner strength and balance—where everyone is empowered, whole, and deeply connected.”
Professional experience
- 2023 – now: development of offerings based on the 42 Soul-Signature Strengths
- Strengths & Emotions interactive education tool / boardgame (The Quantum Dream Kingdom of 17 Emotions and 11 Archetypes of Inner Strength)
- Game app: Strength Stories of The Quantum Dream
- Theo the Strengths Coaching AI
- 2023 – 2025: Research of the “42 Soul-Signature Strengths” personality strengths model and Card Set release.
- 2022: EEG research volunteer – San Diego State University
- 2021 – now: positive psychology coaching sporadically
- 2021: Internship at the Siggie student coaching service – interviewing students at the Erasmus University Rotterdam
- 2020-2021: Master of Science in Positive Psychology and Well-Being – the Netherlands (Tilburg University).
- 2016-2019: Bachelor diploma in Psychology – Hungary (University of Pécs), and a two-time exchange student in California (San Diego State University). Completed 4 years worth of course work in 3 years.
- I acquired self-knowledge as a client in
- EMDR therapy
- Biofeedback, neurofeedback
- Hypnotherapy (Active Imagination & Katathym Imaginative Therapy)
- Coaching
- I attended various workshops and training:
- communication training, happiness training, mindfulness, bodywork, and much more
- I attended psychology clubs in 3 countries: Pszieszta Pécs (Hungary), SDSU Psi Chi (USA, California), Complex Tilburg (the Netherlands)
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