Character Strengths Interventions: A Field Guide for

Character Strengths Interventions: A Field Guide for Practitioners

The definitive, practical handbook on positive psychology and character strengths 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 a substantive bridge between the science and practice. Working with client s (and our own) character strengths boosts wellbeing, fosters resilience, improves relationships, and creates strong, supportive cultures in our practices, classrooms, and organizations. This unique guide brings together the vast experience of the author with the science and the practice of positive psychology in such a way that both new and experienced practitioners will benefit. New practitioners will learn about the core concepts of character and signature strengths and how to fine-tune their approach and troubleshoot. Experienced practitioners will deepen their knowledge about advanced topics such as strengths overuse and collisions, hot button issues, morality, and integrating strengths with savoring, flow, and mindfulness. Hands-on practitioner tips throughout the book provide valuable hints on how to take a truly strengths-based approach.

The 24 summary sheets spotlighting each of the universal character strengths are an indispensable resource for client sessions, succinctly summarizing the core features of and research on each strength. 70 evidence-based step-by-step activity handouts can be given to clients 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.
Country USA
Brand HOGREFE (VORM. VERLAG HANS HUBER )
Manufacturer Hogrefe & Huber Pub
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 45645573
ReleaseDate 2017-06-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780889374928

Country	USA
Brand	HOGREFE (VORM. VERLAG HANS HUBER )
Manufacturer	Hogrefe & Huber Pub
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	45645573
ReleaseDate	2017-06-01
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780889374928

Character Strengths Interventions: A Field Guide for Practitioners

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