| Description |
189 pages ; 22 cm |
| Contents |
Preface -- The positive psychology movement and positive therapy -- Positive psychology, fundamental assumptions, and values -- The organismic valuing process and person-centred theories -- Client-centred therapy and positive therapies -- Therapeutic process and positive psychological techniques -- From psychopathology to well-being -- Adaptation to threatening events: a positive psychology approach -- Conclusions: reflections, context, and future |
| Summary |
"Positive psychology emphasises the need to understand the positive side of human experience, as well as understanding and ameliorating psychopathology and distress. Positive Therapy explores the relevance of positive psychology to therapy."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Positive psychology.
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Psychotherapy.
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| Author |
Linley, P. Alex.
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| LC no. |
2005035869 |
| ISBN |
1583917721 hardback |
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158391773X paperback |
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