PSYC 453 Positive Psychology: Getting Started

Provides a comprehensive and accessible summary of this growing area of scholarship and practice. 288 specially commissioned entries written by 150 leading international researchers, educators, and practitioners in positive psychology; covers topics of interest across all social sciences as well as business and industry

Edited by the founder of the field, this is the first handbook on positive clinical psychology--a revolutionary approach that places equal importance on both the positive and negative aspects of mental health and well-being. Discusses theory, research, and practice across a broad range of topics such as optimism, positive affect, well-being therapy, childhood well-being, evolutionary perspectives, and clinical implementation

Created only years apart, acceptance and commitment therapy ACT and positive psychology both promote human flourishing, and they often share overlapping themes and applications. However, the two different therapeutic models are rarely discussed in relation to one another. This book integrates key elements of ACT and positive psychology to promote healthy functioning in clients.

Taps into the burgeoning media focus on happiness and positive mental attitude Provides key information on the origins, theory, methods, practitioners and results of positive psychology

Provides a breadth of information about positive psychology with a pinch of critical commentary, and practical tips and tools throughout on how to practice so that you flourish.

Psychology has long been enamored of the dark side of human existence, rarely exploring a more positive view of the mind. What has psychology contributed, for example, to our understanding of the various human virtues? Regrettably, not much. The last decade, however, has witnessed a growing movement to abandon the exclusive focus on the negative. Psychologists from several subdisciplines are now asking an intriguing question: "What strengths does a person employ to deal effectively with life?" The Handbook of Positive Psychologyprovides a forum for a more positive view of the human condition. In its pages, readers are treated to an analysis of what the foremost experts believe to be the fundamental strengths of humankind. Both seasoned professionals and students just entering the field are eager to grasp the power and vitality of the human spirit as it faces a multitude of life challenges. TheHandbookis the first systematic attempt to bring together leading scholars to give voice to the emerging field of positive psychology.

Reviews the breadth of current knowledge about positive emotions: their nature, functions, and consequences for individuals and society.