Positive Psychotherapy: Workbook (Series in Positive Psychology)

For over a century the focus of psychotherapy has been on what ails us, with the therapeutic process resting upon the assumption that unearthing past traumas, correcting faulty thinking, and restoring dysfunctional relationships is curative. But something important has been overlooked: the positives. Shouldn't making us happier, better people be explicit goals of therapy?

Positive Psychotherapy: Workbook guides readers through a session-by-session therapeutic approach based on the principles of positive psychology, an exciting new area of study examining the factors that enable us to flourish. This workbook, designed to be used in conjunction with the accompanying clinician's manual, first explains what exactly positive psychotherapy is, exploring the important concepts of character strengths. What follows are 15 positive psychotherapy sessions, each complete with lessons, guidelines, skills, and worksheets for practicing positive psychology skills learned in session. Those interested in improving well-being through psychotherapy will find in Positive Psychotherapy a refreshing complement to other approaches, endowing readers with a sense of purpose and meaning that many have found lacking in more traditional therapies.

• Positive Psychotherapy: Clinician Manual
• The Power of Character Strengths: Appreciate and Ignite Your Positive Personality
• The Strengths-Based Workbook for Stress Relief: A Character Strengths Approach to Finding Calm in the Chaos of Daily Life (A New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook)
• Authentic Happiness: Using the New Positive Psychology to Realize Your Potential for Lasting Fulfillment
• Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Well-being
• The CBT Toolbox: A Workbook for Clients and Clinicians
• Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life
• The DBT Deck for Clients and Therapists: 101 Mindful Practices to Manage Distress, Regulate Emotions & Build Better Relationships
• Character Strengths Interventions: A Field Guide for Practitioners
• Attachment Theory in Practice: Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) with Individuals, Couples, and Families