Therapist's Guide to Positive Psychological Interventions (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780123745170)

Positive psychology - essentially the scientific study of the strengths that enable individuals and communities to thrive - is a relatively new discipline that has experienced substantial growth in the last 5-10 years. Research suggests that the principles and theories from this area of study are highly relevant to the practice of counseling and psychotherapy, and positive psychology presents clinicians and patients with a much needed balance to the more traditional focus on pathology and the disease model of mental health. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the best-researched positive psychological interventions. It emphasizes clinical application, providing a detailed view of how the research can be applied to patients. Covering the broaden-and-build theory, strengths-based therapy, mentoring modalities and more, the volume will provide numerous assessment tools, exercises and worksheets for use throughout the counseling and psychotherapy process.

Author: Jeana L. Magyar-Moe
ISBN-10: 0123745179
ISBN-13: 9780123745170
Publisher: Academic Press
Language: English
Published: 06/29/2009
Pages: 200
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.70d