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How people and organisations can thrive in the new world of work through resilience, connection and creativity. From workplace mental health experts, Gabriella Kellerman, BetterUp, and psychologist Martin Seligman.

For over a century the focus of psychotherapy has been on what ails us, with the therapeutic process resting upon the assumption that unearthing past traumas, correcting faulty thinking, and restoring dysfunctional relationships is curative. But something important has been overlooked: the positives. Shouldn't making us happier, better people be explicit goals of therapy?Positive Psychotherapy: Workbook guides readers through a session-by-session therapeutic approach based on the principles of positive psychology, an exciting new area of study examining the factors that enable us to flourish. This workbook, designed to be used in conjunction with the accompanying clinician's manual, first explains what exactly positive psychotherapy is, exploring the important concepts of character strengths. What follows are 15 positive psychotherapy sessions, each complete with lessons, guidelines, skills, and worksheets for practicing positive psychology skills learned in session. Those interested in improving well-being through psychotherapy will find in Positive Psychotherapy a refreshing complement to other approaches, endowing readers with a sense of purpose and meaning that many have found lacking in more traditional therapies.

Offering a unique perspective on the development of modern psychology, The Hope Circuit is the memoir of pioneer and prize-winning psychologist, Martin Seligman.

Positive Psychotherapy provides therapists with a session-by-session therapeutic approach based on the principles of positive psychology, a burgeoning area of study examining the conditions and processes that enable individuals, communities, and institutions to flourish. This clinician's manual begins with an overview of the theoretical framework for positive psychotherapy, exploring character strengths and positive psychology practices, processes, and mechanisms of change. The second half of the book contains 15 positive psychotherapy sessions, each complete with core concepts, guidelines, skills, and worksheets for practicing skills learned in session. Each session also includes at least one vignette as well as recommendations for using skills flexibly and taking cultural contexts into consideration. Mental health professionals of all orientations will find in Positive Psychotherapy a refreshing complement to symptom-based approaches that will endow clients with a sense of purpose and meaning that many have found lacking in more traditional therapies

Our professional lives are full of challenges and setbacks, but those who achieve elite performance are able to consistently rally their emotional strength in the pursuit of their goals--no matter what gets thrown at them. If you read nothing else on mental toughness, read these ten articles by experts in the field. We've combed through hundreds of articles in the Harvard Business Review archive and selected the most important ones to help you build your emotional strength and resilience--and to achieve high performance. This book will inspire you to: Thrive on pressure like an Olympic athlete Manage and overcome negative emotions by acknowledging them Plan short-term goals to achieve long-term aspirations Surround yourself with the people who will push you the hardest Use challenges to become a better leader Use creativity to move past trauma Understand the tools your mind uses to recover from setbacks--

NINE Morality and Prospection -- TEN Prospection Gone Awry: Depression -- ELEVEN Creativity and Aging: What We Can Make With What We Have Left -- Afterword -- Author Index -- Subject Index

Focusing on action research conducted at a renowned school, this book delves into the practicalities of implementing positive education throughout an entire institution. It offers valuable insights and strategies aimed at fostering a supportive and enriching educational environment, emphasizing the importance of holistic development for students. Through real-world examples, it serves as a guide for educators looking to enhance well-being and learning outcomes within their schools.

'Admirable and exciting' -Sunday Times 'His most personal and boldest book so far' -Nature 'This book will help you flourish.' With this promise, internationally esteemed psychologist Martin Seligman begins Flourish, the first book to present his dynamic new concept of what well-being really is. Traditionally, the goal of psychology has been to relieve human suffering, but the goal of the Positive Psychology movement, which Dr Seligman has led for 15 years, is different - it's about actually raising the bar for the human condition. Flourish builds on Dr Seligman's game-changing work on optimism, motivation and character to show how to get the most out of life.

Amid the self-improvement culture, the book critiques the abundance of often exaggerated and inaccurate information regarding various treatments. It highlights the struggles individuals face in addressing issues like alcohol abuse and sexual dysfunction, leading to frustration due to inconsistent success or relapse. The author aims to provide clarity in a landscape filled with misleading guidance, helping readers navigate their paths toward genuine improvement.

Grounding his conclusions in the most recent and most authoritative scientific studies, Seligman pinpoints the techniques and therapies that work best for each condition, explains why they work, and discusses how you can use them to change your life.