Now with dozens of evocative movie images to help discuss key
points Three completely new chapters on "PERMA" (positive emotions,
engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment), the 5 core
areas of well-being discussed by positive psychologists: o Positive
Relationships o Mindfulness and Resilience o Achievement, Meaning,
Engagement, and Positive Emotions Now discusses nearly 1,500
positive psychology movies - 400 of them new to this edition More
in-depth discussion of film exemplars for each character strength,
exploring its dynamics, use for coping, benefits - and now with
movie exemplars of overuse and underuse of each strength New
exemplars include Edward in the Twilight series (self-regulation);
Robert Downey, Jr.'s Sherlock Holmes (exceptional judgment/critical
thinking); Lisbeth Salander in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
(prudence); The Artist (zest); and dozens more New appendices
listing "Positive Psychology Movies for Children, Adolescents, and
Families"; "Movies of the Year" for recent years; and "Positive
Psychology Short Films" More extensive commentary on research and
practice for each of the 24 character strengths, now with over 800
scholarly references Updated charts, references, practitioner
resources, and more!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.
The book leads systematically through the 6 "virtues" and 24
"strengths" that the "founding fathers" of positive psychology,
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Christopher Peterson, and Martin Seligman,
found to be nearly universal across cultures. In each case the
authors look at: Key Concepts, Relevant Research, an Exemplar from
a key movie, other movie portrayals (including international
cinema), Antitheses, Key Enablers and Inhibitors, Practical
Applications, and Summary. Readers or classes are invited to
consider key issues - and the book also provides a syllabus for
positive psychology courses based on movies. Positive Psychology at
the Movies is uniquely suited for: (1) individuals or groups
wanting to understand the concepts of positive psychology and thus
improve their own lives; and (2) for teaching the concepts and
practical benefits of positive psychology, in university/college,
at work, during counselling or coaching, and in other settings.
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