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This research-to-practice text explores how coaching can support thriving in the workplace. It focuses on positive psychology coaching in the workplace in relation to: the convergence with organisational psychology and coaching psychology, professional and ethical practices, resilience and wellbeing, team and systemic approaches, leadership, tools of intervention, convergence of clinical interventions and virtuousness, and the future of thriving workplaces. The chapter contributions represent a truly international scholarship and bring together complementary perspectives from the fields of positive psychology, coaching psychology, organisational psychology, organisational scholarship, neuroscience, education and philosophy. Written in a scholarly but accessible style, this text is of interest to a wide readership, including academics, professionals and postgraduate students of positive psychology, organisational psychology, counselling and coaching psychology, human resource management, mental health, health and social welfare. "Smith, Boniwell and Green have brought together an outstanding collection of thought leaders from the field of positive psychology coaching to craft an in-depth exploration of the contribution positive psychology can make to delivering transformation change through coaching conversations. A fascinating read, full of evidence and insight". Jonathan Passmore Professor of Coaching & Behavioural Change Director Henley Centre for Coaching, Henley Business School
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 new edition includes: * Chapter summaries to help you check your understanding and speed up your revision * Experiments boxes to highlight research methodologies and contextualize the latest psychological findings * Personal development exercises to enhance your skills in wellbeing * Review questions to test your knowledge * Suggested resources to make your study time more efficient * Time out boxes to highlight key concepts and thinkers * Think about it boxes to develop your critical thinking skills * Measurement tools to introduce you to current thinking and debates * Mock essay questions to help you practise for your exam * Further reflection topics to delve deeper * Links to media materials within as well as beyond the typical academic literature * End of chapter quizzes to help you check your understanding Positive Psychology is essential reading for students taking modules in positive psychology and wellbeing; will be of interest to students of applied, coaching and sports psychology; and can help develop practising psychologists, coaches, counsellors and researchers interested in this burgeoning field of mental wellbeing and human happiness. "A highly recommended resource for teaching and studying positive psychology. Up-to-date, incorporating both the history and the latest developments in this field. Very clearly laid out, with key topics and concepts explained well along with practical learning activities for the use in classroom and/or for students' individual learning." Vanessa King, MAPP (UPenn), Board Member Action for Happiness
" "Boniwell and Ryan provide an excellent synopsis of the current
state of wellbeing literature focusing on evidence-based studies
and how these link into contemporary public policy. This underpins
the work that Boniwell and Ryan have done to ensure that the
'hands-on' methodology outlined throughout the text is underscored
by science that highlights the importance of each exercise.
Students are encouraged by this design to take a long term view of
their development. Boniwell and Ryan's text is a significant
contribution to the growing area of Wellbeing and Positive
Education literature. Its teacher friendly format and engaging
exercises will stimulate many classroom discussions." "This book is a much welcomed addition to the field of student
well-being. The authors have captured the science and practice of
positive psychology and have brought together an array of
evidence-based practices and exercises that will allow teachers to
explicitly incorporate well-being into their curriculum and
pastoral care. The 6 areas of well-being are scientifically
validated and the book provides excellent resources and teaching
tips. The comprehensive list of classroom activities will
positively impact upon the well-being of secondary students. This
book is an asset to any teacher who believes in 'whole-student'
learning." "This book does exactly as promised by the title. Providing
practical, exciting, creative, and stimulating lesson plans for
students, on the subject of well-being and, indeed, life skills,
informed by the best available evidence from Positive Psychology.
The lessons are comprehensive, excellently presented for teachers,
all supported by clear explanations of the research evidence and
concepts, and have the benefit of active student engagement and
participation. This book provides a flexible and accessible source
book of wonderful ideas and activities. Given the importance of
student well-being, and their emotional, social and personal
development, as well as their basic happiness, this book would be
valuable for every Secondary School and Academy." "Ilona Boniwell and Lucy Ryan's book is exactly what teachers
require. "It fits with the teachers' needs in terms of how and what
to teach when positive education is a concern.The different aspects
of their program are detailed in 36 lessons, with theoretical
background and practical tips, the "Lesson Plan" and "How to"
parts, which are very useful. This structure is very convenient.
This is not only a book but also a very interesting tool designed
for each teacher in charge of pupils aged from 11 to 14." "A very useful compendium of PSHE-type activities" This book offers practitioners working with 11 to 14 year olds a highly practical education resource for running personal well-being lessons, backed up by scientific research from the field of positive psychology. The book is divided into six subject headings, with six lessons offered per subject area. This will allow you to run a programme with between 6 to 36 lessons. The six core concepts within positive psychology for young people are: Positive Self, Positive Body, Positive Emotions, Positive Mindsets, Positive Direction and Positive Relationships. The authors ensure that the lessons are easy to understand, to lead and to manage by ensuring each lesson contains: A suggested 60 minute outline lesson plan The main body or the 'how-to' of running the lesson Suggested homework where appropriate Academic references and resources This is a must-have resource for PSHE teachers, SEAL co-ordinators, educational psychologists and youth and community workers looking to deliver a personal well-being curriculum.
This research-to-practice text explores how coaching can support thriving in the workplace. It focuses on positive psychology coaching in the workplace in relation to: the convergence with organisational psychology and coaching psychology, professional and ethical practices, resilience and wellbeing, team and systemic approaches, leadership, tools of intervention, convergence of clinical interventions and virtuousness, and the future of thriving workplaces. The chapter contributions represent a truly international scholarship and bring together complementary perspectives from the fields of positive psychology, coaching psychology, organisational psychology, organisational scholarship, neuroscience, education and philosophy. Written in a scholarly but accessible style, this text is of interest to a wide readership, including academics, professionals and postgraduate students of positive psychology, organisational psychology, counselling and coaching psychology, human resource management, mental health, health and social welfare. "Smith, Boniwell and Green have brought together an outstanding collection of thought leaders from the field of positive psychology coaching to craft an in-depth exploration of the contribution positive psychology can make to delivering transformation change through coaching conversations. A fascinating read, full of evidence and insight". Jonathan Passmore Professor of Coaching & Behavioural Change Director Henley Centre for Coaching, Henley Business School
Part self-help book, part psychology primer, Live Happy features 100 pieces of advice on leading a life of contentment. A distillation of the latest research into happiness, this is a guide to the tools and strategies most likely to make you happy. Informative, factual, accessible, and scientifically rigorous, Live Happy gives the best available advice across a range of situations and activities that are relevant to our happiness. Advice featured ranges from simple lifestyle changes, such as taking up a new hobby and spending time in the garden, to more abstract long-term goals, such as improving your luck and putting value in experiences. Presenting recent psychological and scientific studies as practical steps for the reader to take, Live Happy offers the perfect mix of practical and aspirational.
In recent decades there has been a shift in focus from psychological and social problems-what might be called the "dark side" of humanity-to human well-being and flourishing. The Positive Psychology movement, along with changes in attitudes toward organisational and societal health, has generated a surge of interest in human happiness. The Oxford Handbook of Happiness is the definitive text for researchers and practitioners interested in human happiness. Its editors and chapter contributors are world leaders in the investigation of happiness across the fields of psychology, organizational behaviour, education, philosophy, social policy and economics. The study of happiness is at the nexus of four major scientific developments: the growing field of Positive Psychology which researches the conditions that make people flourish; advances in the biological and affective sciences which have contributed to the understanding of positive emotions; Positive Organizational Scholarship, an emerging discipline aimed at investigating and fostering excellence in organisations; and findings from economics indicating that traditional markers of economic and societal well-being are insufficient. The Oxford Handbook of Happiness offers readers a coherent, multi-disciplinary, and accessible text on the current state-of-the-art in happiness research. This volume features ten sections that focus on psychological, philosophical, evolutionary, economic and spiritual approaches to happiness; happiness in society, education, organisations and relationships; and the assessment and development of happiness. Readers will find information on psychological constructs such as resilience, flow, and emotional intelligence; theories including broaden-and-build and self-determination; and explorations of topics including collective virtuousness, psychological capital, coaching, environmental sustainability and economic growth. This handbook will be useful to academics, practitioners, teachers, students, and all those interested in theory and research on human happiness.
""The best general introduction to positive psychology
available." "Dr Ilona Boniwell is recognized as Europe's leading researcher,
innovator and thinker in the expanding world of positive
psychology. "Positive Psychology in a Nutshell" offers something
for everyone with an interest in discovering how to live optimally.
This brilliant little book is packed with scientific evidence
identifying the key ingredients that help to create a happy life.
Read it and learn how to change yours for the better." " ""Positive Psychology in a Nutshell "is a little gem of a
book, beautifully and engagingly written, and having the marks of a
cogent teacher who has mastered the contemporary structure, bounds
and outreach of her field. This is a 'must read', and a welcome
antidote for all those engaged in the caring professions." "As good an introduction to positive psychology as you can read.
A must-read book for all those involved in the education and health
industries." ""Positive Psychology in a Nutshell" is a comprehensive, user
friendly, thoughtful introduction and critique of the field. Simply
put, it is the best overview out there that can be read in a couple
of sittings. Those with no psychology background find it
fascinating and informative; those with serious credentials find it
to be a credible overview and critique of the field." "In a nutshell, I could scarcely put down this intelligent,
balanced and irresistible introduction to positive psychology
" ""It is very readable, seductively so, and is no doubt as good
an introduction to the subject as you can get ... Emotional
wellbeing is complex and there are useful insights here to shore up
the flabby phrases tossed around by politicians ... There are some
parts of this book I will use and anyone who wants to find out
about positive psychology should start here." When you hear the words 'positive psychology' or 'the science of well-being', do you wonder what it's all about? 'What makes us fulfilled?' and 'Is happiness necessary for a good life?' Discover the latest thinking on the topics of happiness, flow, optimism, motivation, character strengths and love, and learn how to apply it to your life. Ilona Boniwell presents an engaging overview of the science of optimal functioning and well-being, which combines real readability with a broad academic base applied to day-to-day life. Now fully updated and enhanced with new material on how to: Change your mindset Practice mindfulness Develop better resilience Enhance your well-being at work Adopt positive leadership Introducing positive psychology in a friendly, straightforward way, this international bestseller is peppered with many simple tools and tips for daily living that will help you love your life.
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