This title describes 24 strengths and virtues which each person can develop to their maximum potential. It provides a variety of tests and assessment tools to enable readers to discover and deploy those strengths at home and in the home.
In this important, entertaining book, one of the world's most celebrated psychologists, Martin Seligman, asserts that happiness can be learned and cultivated, and that everyone has the power to inject real joy into their lives.
In this national bestseller -- Martin Seligman's most stimulating, persuasive book to date -- the acclaimed author of Learned Optimismintroduces yet another revolutionary idea.
Shows how to develop natural buffers against misfortune by using positive strengths and traits you already possess such as originality, humour and optimism.
Grounding his conclusions in the most recent and most authoritative scientific studies, Seligman pinpoints the techniques and therapies that work best for each condition, explains why they work, and discusses how you can use them to change ...
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So, fellow moderate pessimists, go buy this book." —The New York Times Book Review Offering many simple techniques anyone can practice, Dr. Seligman explains how to break an “I–give–up” habit, develop a more constructive ...
This is a 'must read', and a welcome antidote for all thoseengaged in the caring professions.
New York Times bestselling author Martin E. P. Seligman's The Optimistic Child is "the first major work to provide an effective program for preventing depression in childhood — and probably later in life" (Aaron T. Beck, author of Love is ...
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