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Optimal Functioning: A Positive Psychology Handbook

Optimal Functioning: A Positive Psychology Handbook
by: Jessica Colman
published: 2011-01-11
ASIN: B004ISLQCQ
sales rank: 26313

Optimal Functioning is a short handbook covering fifteen positive psychology topics that relate to well-being at the level of the individual. It is written for the use of coaches, educators, and others interested in applying positive psychology to enhance well-being. The handbook is alphabetized and provides theoretical summaries of key positive psychology research findings, interventions, themes, and areas of study, as well as suggestions for applying the information presented. It is written with the intention of making scientific knowledge and interventions available to a wide audience.

Optimal Functioning includes a foreword written by Daniel S. Bowling, III, JD, MAPP. Dan is a lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania’s Master of Applied Positive Psychology program, and a Senior Lecturing Fellow at Duke University School of Law, where he teaches labor and employment law. In addition to his academic positions, he serves as Managing Principal at Positive Workplace Solutions, LLC.

Chapter Headings:
Foreword by Daniel S. Bowling, III
Introduction to Positive Psychology
Active Constructive Responding
Altruism and Giving
Character Strengths and Values In Action (VIA)
Excess Choice
Flow
Goal-Setting
Gratitude
Habit
Hope
Meditation
Motivation
Positive Emotions, Negative Emotions, and “Negativity Bias”
Resilience
Savoring
Self-Regulation
Conclusion
Acknowledgment
References