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101 Stories for Enhancing Happiness and Well-Being: Using Metaphors in Positive Psychology and Therapy
George W. Burns
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Description for 101 Stories for Enhancing Happiness and Well-Being: Using Metaphors in Positive Psychology and Therapy
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Research shows us clearly what works in counseling and psychotherapy. Often by the time clients enter a therapist's office they have been told what to do-often soundly and sensibly-by well-meaning family, friends, and health professionals. The challenge for the effective therapist is how to communicate these same, sound messages in ways that the client is more likely to take on board, act on, and benefit from. 101 Stories for Enhancing Happiness and Well-Being harnesses the power of stories to translate the research from positive psychology into effective and practical therapeutic interventions. It communicates the core ... Read more
Research shows us clearly what works in counseling and psychotherapy. Often by the time clients enter a therapist's office they have been told what to do-often soundly and sensibly-by well-meaning family, friends, and health professionals. The challenge for the effective therapist is how to communicate these same, sound messages in ways that the client is more likely to take on board, act on, and benefit from. 101 Stories for Enhancing Happiness and Well-Being harnesses the power of stories to translate the research from positive psychology into effective and practical therapeutic interventions. It communicates the core ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Weight
422g
Number of Pages
266
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781138935839
SKU
V9781138935839
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Ref
99-1
About George W. Burns
George W. Burns is a clinical psychologist, adjunct professor of psychology at the Cairnmillar Institute of Psychotherapy and Counseling, and director of the Milton H. Erickson Institute of Western Australia. He conducts workshops worldwide, has authored 8 books, and volunteers as a psychologist in developing countries such as Bhutan.
Reviews for 101 Stories for Enhancing Happiness and Well-Being: Using Metaphors in Positive Psychology and Therapy
This book is a treasure trove of creative metaphors. Burns's stories are elegantly crafted, beautifully told, and grounded in the new science of positive psychology. It should be read by all psychotherapists and counselors who wish to use positive psychology to help their clients. Alan Carr, PhD, professor of clinical psychology, University College Dublin, ... Read more