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The second edition of Positive Psychology features ground-breaking evidence and thinking on the topics of happiness, flow, optimism, motivation and more. Discover how to increase happiness levels, what obstacles to flourishing affect our day-to-day lives and how to apply positive psychology to diverse professional disciplines. The authors map the key positive psychology interventions available and discuss their merits with an emphasis on practice and evaluation. Ilona Boniwell and Aneta Tunariu skilfully combine a breadth of information about positive psychology with reflective questions, critical commentary and up-to-date research. Written in a witty, engaging and contemporary manner, this ...
"Kate Hefferon and Ilona Boniwell have done an excellent job on this introduction to Positive Psychology! I encourage educators, students and everyone else interested in an updated, well-written and culturally balanced approach to the scientific study of human flourishing, to read this highly accessible, yet rigorously crafted text; and to get it under your skin by ways of carefully chosen tests and exercises." Hans Henrik Knoop, Aarhus University, Denmark and President, European Network for Positive Psychology "This accessible, yet comprehensive, book provides an excellent new resource in the area of positive psychology. Students, researchers and practitioners alike will benefit from the sk...
The textbook offers comprehensive understanding of the impact of cultural factors and differences on mental illness and its treatment.
Protect yourself from burnout and find the balance you've been craving in this self care book for women. Maybe you’re feeling exhausted, both mentally and physically, from the last few years and all of the uncertainty and change that came with them. Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed and struggling to meet the constant demands on your time. Maybe you’re finding it difficult to connect with the things that once added joy and meaning to your life. Or maybe you can’t even remember what those things were. If you relate to one (or more!) of those statements, certified positive psychology practitioner Sophie Cliff is here to help. Choose Joy's research, insights, and exercises will help you:...
A Behavioral Scientist Notable Book of the Year A Guardian “Best Book about Ideas” of the Year No one likes to be bored. Two leading psychologists explain what causes boredom and how to listen to what it is telling you, so you can live a more engaged life. We avoid boredom at all costs. It makes us feel restless and agitated. Desperate for something to do, we play games on our phones, retie our shoes, or even count ceiling tiles. And if we escape it this time, eventually it will strike again. But what if we listened to boredom instead of banishing it? Psychologists James Danckert and John Eastwood contend that boredom isn’t bad for us. It’s just that we do a bad job of heeding its gu...
This timely special issue looks at a current pressing societal challenge that is truly global in its existence but very local in the way it plays out in various geographical, social and political contexts. Terrorism and extremism are undoubtedly among the biggest problems the world is facing today and is leaving in its wake a trail of death and destruction where the human and social costs are perhaps more significant than wars fought between countries on the world stage. These realities breed suspicion, hatred and feelings of revenge and invariably result in a spiral of violence that seemingly has no end. Not only is there a need to explore the various factors leading to violent youth radica...
This Training Handbook has been developed by the consortium of the Erasmus+ project “Mobilising Against Extremism through Countering and Diverting Radicalisation of Young People” (RADEX). The project is coordinated by Professor Theo Gavrielides. The project was co-funded by Erasmus+ It is addressed to educators/youth leaders, organisations and players around the phenomenon of violent radicalization of young people. It introduces violent radicalization along with its forms, the concept of restorative justice and how to effectively prevent and intervene violent radicalization by adopting positive approaches. It aims to provide professionals with tools in order to support young people from extremism. The Handbook is structured around 5 modules. Each Module is composed of 4-5 Units. A module involves 2-3 hours of learning. Grant Agreement N: 2020-2-UK01-KA205-59FDDA02. Co-funded by Erasmus+ and coordinated by Professor Dr. Theo Gavrielides To cite this book: Gavrielides, T. (2022) A positive prevention approach to violent youth radicalisation: advanced level 2 training handbook, London: RJ4All Publications. ISBN: 978-1-911634-65-2 DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.18533.47843
This book is the result of a collaboration between two authors who share a passion and commitment for coaching. Its aim is to enthuse readers and provide guidance about the appropriate use of coaching within Islamic culture. The intention is to provide a culturally relevant coaching framework for use in Islamic context, which allows Muslims to develop in ways that are aligned with their faith and traditions. The complete coaching framework presented here is called Ershad.
This book will help you move from surviving to thriving at University. It is a personal guide for a journey of learning and growth that will help you now and in life beyond University. Understand more about what helps you to feel well and do well and experiment with evidence-based activities, explore theories of personal wellbeing and play with some of the latest ideas from the field.
At over 600 pages and with more than 100 contributions, this Fourth Edition brings together the essentials of counselling and psychotherapy theory, research, skills and practice. Including new content on assessment, theory, applications and settings, and with new chapter overviews and summaries, this continues to be the most comprehensive and accessible guide to the field for trainees or experienced practitioners.