Positive psychology in practice : promoting human flourishing in work, health, education, and everyday life /

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Joseph, Stephen (College teacher) (Συγγραφέας)
• Μορφή: Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Hoboken : Wiley, 2015.
• Έκδοση: Second edition.
• Θέματα: Positive psychology.; PSYCHOLOGY / Clinical Psychology.; Quality of life.; Well-being.; Electronic books.

 "The best minds in positive psychology survey the state of the fieldPositive Psychology in Practice, Second Edition moves beyond the theoretical to show how positive psychology is being used in real-world settings, and the new directions emerging in the field. An international team of contributors representing the best and brightest in the discipline review the latest research, discuss how the findings are being used in practice, explore new ideas for application, and discuss focus points for future research. This updated edition contains new chapters that explore the intersection between positive psychology and humanistic psychology, salugenesis, hedonism, and eudaimonism, and more, with deep discussion of how the field is integrating with the new areas of self-help, life coaching, social work, rehabilitation psychology, and recovery-oriented service systems.This book explores the challenges and opportunities in the field, providing readers with the latest research and consensus on practical application. Get up to date on the latest research and practice findings Integrate positive psychology into assessments, life coaching, and other therapies Learn how positive psychology is being used in schools Explore possible directions for new research to push the field forward Positive psychology is being used in areas as diverse as clinical, counseling, forensic, health, educational, and industrial/organizational settings, in a wide variety of interventions and applications. Psychologists and other mental health professionals who want to promote human flourishing and well-being will find the second edition of Positive Psychology in Practice to be an informative, comprehensive guide"--   Provided by publisher. 

 Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1 Applied Positive Psychology 10 Years On; The Content of This Volume; References; Part I Historical and Philosophical Foundations; Chapter 2 Historical, Philosophical, and Epistemological Perspectives; The Agenda of Positive Psychology; Positive Psychology and the Aristotelian Foundation; The Place of Social and Moral Motivation Within Positive Psychology; Positive Psychology and the Universalistic Perspective; Positive Psychology and Humanistic and Existential Psychology