Positive psychology coaching : putting the science of happiness to work for your clients
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Positive psychology coaching : putting the science of happiness to work for your clients
John Wiley & Sons, c2007
- : cloth
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Description
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.
Table of Contents
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
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