Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness and Human Strengths

Positive Psychology: The Science of Happiness and Human Strengths
ISBN-10
1583919910
ISBN-13
9781583919910
Series
Positive Psychology
Category
Psychology
Pages
388
Language
English
Published
2004
Publisher
Psychology Press
Author
Alan Carr

Description

Remediating deficits and managing disabilities has been a central preoccupation for clinical psychologists for much of the past 50 years. Positive psychology, in contrast, is concerned with the enhancement of happiness and well-being, involving the scientific study of the role of personal strengths and positive social systems in the promotion of optimal well-being. The central themes of positive psychology, including happiness, hope, creativity, and wisdom, are all investigated in this book in the context of their possible applications in clinical practice. (Midwest).

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