Robert Biswas-Diener, Ben Dean – Positive Psychology Coaching: Putting the Science of Happiness to Work for Your Clients

Description

Positive Psychology is moving psychology from a model of medicine to one that focuses on strengths. to Help clients to strengthen their strengths, thereby allowing them to live happier and more fulfilling lives. Positive Psychology Coaching: Putting the Science of Happiness to Work for Your Clients Concrete language and intervention for Integrating positive psychology techniques into your mental health practice.

About the Author

Robert Biswas-Diener, MS holds a master’s in clinical psychology from Pacific University. In 2005, Meridian Life Coaching, LC was founded by Diener. to Life coaching services to A wide variety of products are available of His reputation is well-known among academics and professionals. the “Indiana Jones of Positive psychology,” With his studies taking them to Such far-His work has taken him to remote destinations such as India, Spain, Kenya and Spain. of People who were previously overlooked by researchers.

Ben DeanDr., MCC. of the The most influential people in the world of coaching. MentorCoach LLC was established by Dr. Mark in 1997. the First coach training school that exclusively trained mental health professionals. This school has been a success and has produced thousands of coaches. of Clinicians and other mental health professionals in North America, Europe, Australia, and elsewhere. He is also the author of several popular ebooks.-Newsletters, which include Coaching Toward HappinessTherapist as Coach, and an eCoach

Download immediately Robert Biswas-Diener Ben Dean – Positive Psychology Coaching: Putting the Science of Happiness to Work for Your Clients

Table of Contents

Introduction vii

Acknowledgments, xiii

Chapter 1 The Coaching Paradox the Positive Psychology Solution 1

Foundation I Happiness Positivity and Positivity

Chapter 2 Happiness: The Goal About Which We Rarely Talk 25

Chapter 3: Choosing Happiness: Goals, Relationships and Positive Thinking 59

Chapter 4 Solid Happiness Interventions 89

Foundation II Character Strengths

Chapter 5 Strengths coaching 117

Chapter 6 Coaching to Personal Strengths 143

Chapter 7 Coaching to Social Strengths 165

The Special Topics Positive Psychology Coaching

Chapter 8 Assistance Clients Craft the Perfect Job 189

Chapter 9 The Future of Positive Psychology Coaching 209

Appendix Positive Psychology Coaching Sessions 221

Notes 231

Index 251

Review

“This is definitely a book I would keep” (Human Resources March 2008″…it contains some interesting ideas which challenge standard psychoanalytic theory…” (Journal of Analytical Psychology, 2008)

“…designed to teach how to put [positive psychology]…into practice and empower others to set and meet their personal goals” (Human Givens, Vol. 15, #1)

“…it contains some interesting ideas which challenge standard psychoanalytic theory…” (Journal of Analytical Psychology, 2008)

“This is definitely a book I would keep.” (Human Resources(March 2008).

“Reading it was like getting that introduction from two very helpful, enthusiastic and knowledgeable friends.” (People ManagementThursday, 12 July 2007

“…designed to help you learn how to put positive psychology into practice…” (Personnel TodaySeptember 2007,

“This book is packed with erudite and reputable references.” (Training & Coaching TodayOctober 2007,