Positive psychology coaching : putting the science of happiness to work for your clients / Robert Biswas-Diener and Ben Dean.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Biswas-Diener, Robert.

Contributor:

Dean, Ben.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Personal coaching.

Positive psychology.

Physical Description:

xiv, 258 pages ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, [2007]

Summary:

Finding the best in people and inspiring them to focus on their strengths and live out their potential is one of the fundamental principles behind positive psychology. Written by respected researcher Robert Biswas-Diener and renowned coach Ben Dean-both established experts in possitive psychology-Positive Psychology Coaching is an accessible new guide designed to help you learn how to put positive psychology into practice to motivate, manage, and empower others to set and meet their personal goals, and to live happier, more meaningful lives.

This empirically based book draws on the science and relevant psychological research behind positive psychology and teaches you how to assess, develop, and utilize clients' individual character strengths. Part One presents a foundation of positive psychology coaching: the definition, cultivation, maintenance, and benefits of happiness. Part Two covers an additional pillar of positive psychology-the development and use of character strengths and virtues. Finally, Part Three applies positive psychology to the workplace, and discusses ways to use positive psychology to build your practice. With the authors' invaluable firsthand experiences informing the practical advice and wisdom within its pages, Positive Psychology Coaching is a visionary work that guides both the new and seasoned professional in helping clients lead happier, goal-oriented, and ultimately more fulfilling lives.

Contents:

The coaching paradox and the positive psychology solution

Foundation I : happiness and positivity

Happiness : the goal we rarely talk about

Choosing happiness : goals, relationships, and positive thinking

Solid happiness interventions

Foundation II : character strengths

Strengths coaching

Coaching to personal strengths

Coaching to social strengths

Special topics in positive psychology coaching

Helping clients craft a perfect job

The future of positive psychology coaching

Appendix: planning positive psychology coaching sessions.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 231-249) and index.

ISBN:

9780470042465

047004246X

OCLC:

76864047

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