Therapist's Guide to Positive Psychological Interventions

By Jeana L. Magyar-Moe

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0123745179
• ISBN13: 9780123745170
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Academic Press
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"