Character Strengths Interventions: A Field Guide for Practitioners
- ISBN-10
- 0889374929
- ISBN-13
- 9780889374928
- Category
- Character
- Pages
- 299
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2017
- Author
- Ryan M. Niemiec
Description
The definitive, practical handbook on positive psychology and characterstrengths for practitioners working in coaching, psychology,education, and business ¿ start using strengths today!This book is the epitome of positive psychology: it takes the ¿backbone¿of positive psychology ¿ character strengths ¿ and builds asubstantive bridge between the science and practice. Working withclient¿s (and our own) character strengths boosts wellbeing, fostersresilience, improves relationships, and creates strong, supportivecultures in our practices, classrooms, and organizations. This uniqueguide brings together the vast experience of the author with the scienceand the practice of positive psychology in such a way that bothnew and experienced practitioners will benefit. New practitioners willlearn about the core concepts of character and signature strengthsand how to fine-tune their approach and troubleshoot. Experiencedpractitioners will deepen their knowledge about advanced topics suchas strengths overuse and collisions, hot button issues, morality, andintegrating strengths with savoring, flow, and mindfulness. Hands-onpractitioner tips throughout the book provide valuable hints on how totake a truly strengths-based approach.The 24 summary sheets spotlighting each of the universal characterstrengths are an indispensable resource for client sessions, succinctlysummarizing the core features of and research on each strength.70 evidence-based step-by-step activity handouts can be given toclients to help them develop character strengths awareness and use,increase resilience, set and meet goals, develop positive relationships,and find meaning and engagement in their daily lives.
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- 2018-06-25
- 322 pages
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- Hogrefe Publishing GmbH
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