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Ryan M. Niemiec

    January 1, 1950

    Ryan M. Niemiec is a prominent figure in the education, research, and practice of positive psychology. As the Education Director of the VIA Institute on Character, he champions the science of character strengths globally. His work focuses on leveraging these strengths to enhance well-being and alleviate stress, making his approach both accessible and impactful. Niemiec's extensive publications and workshops have cemented his role as a leading voice in understanding and applying positive psychology principles.

    Character Strengths and Abilities Within Disabilities
    The Strengths-Based Workbook for Stress Relief
    Positive psychology at the movies
    The Power of character strengths
    Positive Psychology at the Movies
    Character Strengths Interventions
    • 2023

      Character Strengths and Abilities Within Disabilities

      Advances in Science and Practice

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Focusing on character strengths, this book delves into their role in promoting well-being and resilience among individuals with disabilities. It presents a strengths-based approach, emphasizing the importance of positive personality traits in overcoming challenges and enhancing collective well-being. By reviewing research on assessment and applications, the text highlights best practices and case studies, aiming to bridge gaps in understanding and advance the field of positive interventions. It underscores the significance of character strengths as integral to the human experience, particularly in the context of disability.

      Character Strengths and Abilities Within Disabilities
    • 2019

      The Power of character strengths

      appreciate and ignite your positive personality

      • 322 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      4.2(40)Add rating

      Carry this book in your back pocket. Let it become your faithful friend that nudges you, at every point in your journey, to unlock your potential. No matter where you are in life--searching for happiness, working toward a goal, longing for a better relationship, or feeling content and settled--focusing on your character strengths adds a whole new dimension. Recent research shows that when you understand and activate your positive personality traits, you become more resilient, manage stress better, and find greater fulllment in life. In The Power of Character Strengths: Appreciate and Ignite Your Positive Personality, you'll be expertly guided by leading authorities through your 24 strengths. You'll soon see all the ways these strengths are your best-kept secret for boostingyour well-being. Discover how to appreciate what's best in you and champion strengths in the people you care about most. As a bonus, you'll practice putting your strengths into action with Strengths Builder, an easy-to-learn, four-step, research-backed program.Your adventure lies ahead, and The Power of Character Strengths is your must-have resource for building your best life!

      The Power of character strengths
    • 2019
    • 2017

      Character Strengths Interventions

      • 299 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      4.5(63)Add rating

      The definitive, practical handbook on positive psychology and character strengths for practitioners working in coaching, psychology, education, and business -with more than 70 interventions, each backed by scholarly references and with easy-touse handouts!

      Character Strengths Interventions
    • 2014
    • 2013

      Positive Psychology at the Movies

      Using Films to Build Character Strengths and Well-Being

      Movies are a powerful and enjoyable medium for learning. This book shows exactly how to use film to learn about the concepts and the real-life benefits of positive psychology, both for self-improvement and in classes or seminars.

      Positive Psychology at the Movies
    • 2008

      Positive psychology at the movies

      • 308 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      4.2(20)Add rating

      Movies are a powerful and enjoyable medium for learning. This book shows exactly how to use film to learn about the concepts and the real-life benefits of positive psychology, both for self-improvement and in classes or seminars.Positive psychology is a science concerned with strengths and virtues, particularly those that lead to fulfillment, connectedness, and meaning in life. Drawing on the authors vast experience of teaching, movie discussion groups, and with patients, Positive Psychology at the Movies combines research-based advice on how to improve life and flourish with clear explanations of the scientific background using movies to exemplify, illuminate, and inspire.

      Positive psychology at the movies