Therapist's Guide to Positive Psychological Interventions
Jeana L. Magyar-Moe
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Description for Therapist's Guide to Positive Psychological Interventions
Hardcover. Positive psychology is essentially the scientific study of the strengths that enable individuals and communities to thrive. This book summarizes the applications of research from positive psychology to the practice of counseling and psychotherapy. It also provides a detailed view of how the research can be applied to patients. Series: Practical Resources for the Mental Health Professional. Num Pages: 200 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 236 x 162 x 19. Weight in Grams: 478.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc United States
Number of pages
200
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2009
Series
Practical Resources for the Mental Health Professional
Condition
New
Weight
487g
Number of Pages
200
Place of Publication
San Diego, United States
ISBN
9780123745170
SKU
V9780123745170
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About Jeana L. Magyar-Moe
Jeana L. Magyar-Moe received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Kansas. She is currently an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point (UWSP) where she is a Wisconsin Teaching Fellow and the recipient of the 2006 UWSP University Excellence in Teaching Award, 2007 University Scholar Award, and 2007 and 2008 University ... Read more
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