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Happiness, Healing, Enhancement Filled with good strategies based in research, compelling case material, and most importantly, practical advice, this book belongs in the library of everyone interested in what it means to live well. It provides not only ample food for thought, but for action.
Christopher Peterson, Professor of Psychology, University of Michigan
If you are a therapist, a coachor if you want to help yourself and others flourishthen this book is a must-read. It is an important theoretical and practical contribution to the field of positive psychologyand, in fact, to the field of psychology as a whole.
Tal Ben-Shahar, author of Happier and The Pursuit of Perfect
A practical guide to applying the principles of positive psychology in your mental health practice
Edited by internationally recognized psychologist, author, and therapist trainer George Burns, Happiness, Healing, Enhancement: Your Casebook Collection
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"This book represents a very well-assembled compliation of perspectives on positive psychology, effectively tapping into the combined knowledge of multiple contributors in the field. Happiness, Healing, Enhancement is appropriate for both the experienced clinician and the beginning students seeking a better understanding of positive psychology and how to apply it. The principles in this book have applications for counselors in all settings." (Counseling Today)
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments xiii
Quick Reference Guides xv
Introduction xvii
Part One Happiness 1
Orienting Toward Happiness
Chapter 1 Strength Spotting 3
Finding and Developing Client Resources in the Management of Intense Anger
P. Alex Linley, George W. Burns
Chapter 2 We Will Be Laughing Again 15
Restoring Relationships with Positive Couples Therapy
Maria de F. Perloiro, Luı´s M. Neto, Helena A. Marujo
Chapter 3 What Is Right with Him? 29
Ericksonian Positive Psychotherapy in a Case of Sexual Abuse
Betty Alice Erickson
Chapter 4 The Why, Not the What 40
The Positive Power of Intrinsic Motivations in Client Goal Setting and Pursuit
Helen Street
Instilling Hope
Chapter 5 From Here to Where You Want to Be 51
Building the Bridges with Hope Therapy in a Case of Major Depression
Jennifer S. Cheavens, Amber M. Gum
Chapter 6 You Want Me to Fix It? 64
Using Evidence-Based Interventions to Instill Hope in Parents and Children
Robert Weis
Chapter 7 Putting the Lid on the Divorce Monster 76
Creating Hope-Filled Narratives with Storybook Therapy
Joy Nel
Utilizing Client Resources
Chapter 8 Development through Disability 88
The Unfolding and Sharing of Psychological Resources
Antonella Delle Fave
Chapter 9 From Vulnerability to Skillfulness 100
Leisure and Positive Intervention in Therapy with Adolescents
Teresa Freire
Chapter 10 Do You See the Forest or the Tree? 113
Utilizing Client Interests and Strengths in a Case of Asperger’s Syndrome
Diane Yapko
Part Two Healing 125
Moving Beyond Depression
Chapter 11 Now I Can Get on with Life 127
Pleasure, Engagement, and Meaning in a Case of Major Depression
George W. Burns
Chapter 12 Empowering Lisa 139
The Power of Metaphor for a Depressed and Suicidal Teen
Ramona Garnier, Michael D. Yapko
Chapter 13 Can Helping Others Help Oneself? 151
Reflections on Altruism, Health, and Well-being
Carolyn E. Schwartz
Building Mindfulness and Acceptance
Chapter 14 Doing Nothing, Changing Profoundly 164
The Paradox of Mindfulness in a Case of Anxiety
Craig Hassed
Chapter 15 Laying Out in Anxiety 176
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Values-Based Living
Robyn D. Walser, Maggie Chartier
Chapter 16 Playing with the Moment 190
A Frame Theory for Positive Outcomes in Anxiety Treatment
Reid Wilson
Transcending Trauma and Pain
Chapter 17 Can You Be Happy in Pain? 202
Applying Positive Psychology, Mindfulness, and Hypnosis to Chronic Pain Management
George W. Burns
Chapter 18 Charting a Course to New Beginnings 214
Decoding Signals of Persistent Traumatic Stress Reactions in a Shipwreck Survivor
Roderick J. Ørner
Chapter 19 A Surprise Attack, A Surprise Result 226
Posttraumatic Growth through Expert Companionship
Richard G. Tedeschi, Lawrence G. Calhoun
Part Three Enhancement 237
Exploring New Approaches
Chapter 20 Sunsets and Seashores 239
Nature-Guided Therapy in Positive Couple and Family Work
George W. Burns
Chapter 21 A Dream of Creative Menopause 252
A New Neuroscience of Brief Psychotherapy for Solving Puzzles of Biology and Psychology
Kathryn Lane Rossi
Chapter 22 Can We Play Again? 267
Applying Positive Psychology Principles in Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy
Beth L. Pearson, Tori Sacha Cordiano
Finding Tools And Techniques
Chapter 23 Inspiring Change 279
How to Use Tools of Intention for Positive Outcomes Stephen R. Lankton
Chapter 24 A Positive Way of Addressing Negatives 291
Using Strengths-Based Interventions in Coaching and Therapy
Robert Biswas-Diener
Chapter 25 There Is a Fly in the Urinal 303
Developing Therapeutic Possibilities from Research Findings
Bill O’Hanlon
Communicating Happiness, Healing, Enhancement
Chapter 26 Soaring to New Heights 315
Outcome-Oriented Metaphor in a Case of Severe Phobia
George W. Burns
Chapter 27 Are There Times Not to Use Positive Therapy? 328
Some Concluding Thoughts
George W. Burns
Author Index 334
Subject Index 336
