Positive Psychology: The Science of Wellbeing and Human Strengths

Author:   Alan Carr (University College Dublin, Ireland)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Edition:   3rd edition
ISBN:  

9780367536824


Pages:   510
Publication Date:   23 March 2022
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Alan Carr (University College Dublin, Ireland)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   3rd edition
Weight:   1.400kg
ISBN:  

9780367536824


ISBN 10:   036753682
Pages:   510
Publication Date:   23 March 2022
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1. Positive psychology and wellbeing; 2. Goals and strengths; 3. Gratitude, hope and optimism; 4. Savouring, flow, and mindfulness; 5. Emotional intelligence; 6. Giftedness, creativity, and wisdom; 7. Positive self; 8. Positive relationships; 9. Positive psychology interventions

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Praise for the second edition: This succinct compilation of some of the important ideas and findings in Positive Psychology provides a handy reference for those new to the field and a useful taster for those who wish to delve more deeply. Felicia A Huppert, Professor University of Cambridge, UK This book offers an empirically based, rigorously scientific approach to a rapidly changing and expanding field. Undergraduates and graduate students will much appreciate the accessible presentation, ample graphics, and personal development questions, while professionals will be pleased with the up-to-date, sensible coverage of this thoroughly revised edition. The next generation of positive psychology textbooks has arrived! Grant Rich, University of Alaska, USA


Praise for the second edition: This succinct compilation of some of the important ideas and findings in Positive Psychology provides a handy reference for those new to the field and a useful taster for those who wish to delve more deeply. Felicia A Huppert, Professor University of Cambridge, UK This book offers an empirically based, rigorously scientific approach to a rapidly changing and expanding field. Undergraduates and graduate students will much appreciate the accessible presentation, ample graphics, and personal development questions, while professionals will be pleased with the up-to-date, sensible coverage of this thoroughly revised edition. The next generation of positive psychology textbooks has arrived! Grant Rich, University of Alaska, USA


Author Information

Alan Carr is professor and founding director of the clinical psychology doctoral training programme at University College Dublin and has a clinical practice at the Clanwilliam Institute, Dublin. He has produced over 25 volumes and 300 papers and presentations in the areas of positive psychology, clinical psychology, and family therapy. His books include Positive Psychology and You, Handbook of Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychology, Handbook of Adult Clinical Psychology, Handbook of Intellectual Disability and Clinical Psychology Practice, and Family Therapy: Concepts, Process and Practice. He has worked in Canada and the UK and now lives and works in Ireland. Power point slides to support teaching the material in this book are available at https://www.ucd.ie/psychology/resources/positive_psychology_carr/

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