Positive Psychology in Practice 1st Edition by Alex Linley, Stephen Joseph, Martin Seligman ISBN 0471459062 9780471459064

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ISBN 10: 0471459062
ISBN 13: 9780471459064
Author: Alex Linley, Stephen Joseph, Martin Seligma
A thorough and up-to-date guide to putting positive psychology into practice

From the Foreword: “This volume is the cutting edge of positive psychology and the emblem of its future.”
-Martin E. P. Seligman, Ph.D., Fox Leadership Professor of Psychology, University of Pennsylvania, and author of Authentic Happiness

Positive psychology is an exciting new orientation in the field, going beyond psychology’s traditional focus on illness and pathology to look at areas like well-being and fulfillment. While the larger question of optimal human functioning is hardly new – Aristotle addressed it in his treatises on eudaimonia – positive psychology offers a common language on this subject to professionals working in a variety of subdisciplines and practices. Applicable in many settings and relevant for individuals, groups, organizations, communities, and societies, positive psychology is a genuinely integrative approach to professional practice.

Positive Psychology in Practice fills the need for a broad, comprehensive, and state-of-the-art reference for this burgeoning new perspective. Cutting across traditional lines of thinking in psychology, this resource bridges theory, research, and applications to offer valuable information to a wide range of professionals and students in the social and behavioral sciences.

Positive Psychology in Practice 1st Edition Table of contents:

1. Introduction: The Foundations of Positive Psychology

   • Overview of Positive Psychology: Principles and Goals
   • The Science of Well-Being and Human Flourishing
   • Key Concepts and Definitions in Positive Psychology
   • The Role of Positive Psychology in Enhancing Mental Health

2. Theoretical Frameworks in Positive Psychology

   • The PERMA Model: Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment
   • Character Strengths and Virtues
   • The Role of Resilience and Post-Traumatic Growth
   • Theories of Happiness and Life Satisfaction

3. Assessing Well-Being and Human Strengths

   • Tools and Methods for Measuring Positive Psychological Constructs
   • Strengths-Based Approaches to Assessment
   • Subjective Well-Being and Objective Indicators of Success
   • Case Studies on Measuring Flourishing and Mental Health

4. Positive Emotion and Happiness

   • The Psychology of Positive Emotions
   • Hedonic vs. Eudaimonic Approaches to Well-Being
   • The Benefits of Positive Emotions on Mental and Physical Health
   • Strategies for Enhancing Positive Emotion and Happiness

5. Engagement and Flow

   • The Concept of Flow and Its Role in Personal Fulfillment
   • Identifying and Cultivating Flow Experiences
   • The Connection Between Engagement and Performance
   • Promoting Engagement in Work, Leisure, and Daily Activities

6. Relationships and Social Connections

   • The Importance of Social Connections for Well-Being
   • Building and Maintaining Positive Relationships
   • Empathy, Compassion, and Social Support
   • The Impact of Relationships on Mental and Physical Health

7. Meaning and Purpose in Life

   • The Role of Meaning in Psychological Well-Being
   • Identifying Sources of Meaning and Purpose
   • The Connection Between Meaning and Resilience
   • Developing Meaning through Work, Family, and Community

8. Accomplishment and Achievement

   • The Psychology of Success and Goal Setting
   • Motivation Theories in Positive Psychology
   • The Role of Autonomy and Mastery in Achievement
   • Cultivating a Growth Mindset for Accomplishment and Success

9. Resilience and Coping with Adversity

   • The Science of Resilience and Its Development
   • Psychological Flexibility and Adaptability
   • Coping Strategies for Overcoming Challenges and Setbacks
   • Building Resilience in Children, Adults, and Organizations

10. Positive Psychology Interventions

• Evidence-Based Interventions for Enhancing Well-Being
• Interventions for Promoting Happiness, Engagement, and Relationships
• Strengths-Based Coaching and Counseling
• Practical Exercises and Strategies for Everyday Life

11. Positive Psychology in Different Contexts

• Positive Psychology in Education: Enhancing Learning and School Climate
• Positive Psychology in the Workplace: Well-Being, Motivation, and Performance
• Positive Psychology in Health: Improving Physical and Mental Health Outcomes
• Positive Psychology in Aging and Lifelong Development

12. Promoting Well-Being on a Societal Level

• Social Policies and Practices That Foster Collective Well-Being
• The Role of Community and Social Change in Promoting Flourishing
• Positive Psychology at the Societal Level: Global Well-Being Initiatives
• The Connection Between Happiness and Social Justice

13. Challenges and Future Directions in Positive Psychology

• Criticisms and Limitations of Positive Psychology
• Ethical Considerations in Positive Psychology Practice
• Emerging Trends and New Research Areas
• The Future of Positive Psychology and its Impact on Society

14. Conclusion: Integrating Positive Psychology into Everyday Life

• Summary of Key Concepts and Interventions
• Encouraging a Flourishing Life Through Personal and Social Change
• Final Thoughts on the Role of Positive Psychology in Shaping a Better Future

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