Main description:

Positive psychology moves psychology from a medical model toward a strengths model to help clients shore up their strengths and thereby lead happier, more fulfilling lives. Positive Psychology Coaching: Putting the Science of Happiness to Work for Your Clients provides concrete language and interventions for integrating positive psychology techniques into any mental health practice.

Contents:

Introduction. Acknowledgments. Chapter 1: The Coaching Paradox and the Positive Psychology Solution. Foundation I: Happiness and Positivity. Chapter 2: Happiness: The Goal We Rarely Talk About. Chapter 3: Choosing Happiness: Goals, Relationships, and Positive Thinking. Chapter 4: Solid Happiness Interventions. Foundation II: Character Strengths. Chapter 5: Strengths Coaching. Chapter 6: Coaching to Personal Strengths. Chapter 7: Coaching to Social Strengths. Special Topics in Positive Psychology Coaching. Chapter 8: Helping Clients Craft the Perfect Job. Chapter 9: The Future of Positive Psychology Coaching. Appendix: Planning Positive Psychology Coaching Sessions. Notes. Index.