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Positive Psychology Coaching
Putting the Science of Happiness to Work for Your Clients
Robert Biswas-Diener (Author), Ben Dean (Author)
9780470042465, Wiley
Hardback, published 18 May 2007
272 pages
23.6 x 16 x 2.5 cm, 0.476 kg
"This is definitely a book I would keep" (Human Resources, March 2008) "…it contains some interesting ideas which challenge standard psychoanalytic theory…" (Journal of Analytical Psychology, 2008) “…designed to teach how to put [positive psychology]…into practice and empower others to set and meet their personal goals” (Human Givens, Vol. 15, #1) "…it contains some interesting ideas which challenge standard psychoanalytic theory…" (Journal of Analytical Psychology, 2008) "This is definitely a book I would keep." (Human Resources, March 2008) "Reading it was like getting that introduction from two very helpful, enthusiastic and knowledgeable friends." (People Management, Thursday 12th July 2007) "…designed to help you learn how to put positive psychology into practice…" (Personnel Today, September 2007) "This book is packed with erudite and reputable references." (Training & Coaching Today, October 2007)
Positive psychology moves psychology from a medical model toward a strengths model to help clients shore up their strengths and thereby lead happier, more fulfilling lives. Positive Psychology Coaching: Putting the Science of Happiness to Work for Your Clients provides concrete language and interventions for integrating positive psychology techniques into any mental health practice.
Introduction vii Acknowledgments xiii Chapter 1 The Coaching Paradox and the Positive Psychology Solution 1 Foundation I Happiness and Positivity Chapter 2 Happiness: The Goal We Rarely Talk About 25 Chapter 3 Choosing Happiness: Goals, Relationships, and Positive Thinking 59 Chapter 4 Solid Happiness Interventions 89 Foundation II Character Strengths Chapter 5 Strengths Coaching 117 Chapter 6 Coaching to Personal Strengths 143 Chapter 7 Coaching to Social Strengths 165 Special Topics in Positive Psychology Coaching Chapter 8 Helping Clients Craft the Perfect Job 189 Chapter 9 The Future of Positive Psychology Coaching 209 Appendix: Planning Positive Psychology Coaching Sessions 221 Notes 231 Index 251
Subject Areas: Psychology [JM]
