Description
Book SynopsisPositive Psychology Coaching in Practice provides a comprehensive overview of positive psychology coaching, bringing together the best of science and practice, highlighting current research, and emphasising the applicability of each element to coaching. With an international range of contributors, this book is a unique resource for those seeking to integrate positive psychology into their evidence-based coaching practice.
Beginning with an overview of positive psychology coaching, the book includes an assessment of theories of wellbeing, an examination of mindfulness research, a guide to relevant neuroscience, and a review of a strengths-based approach. It also contains chapters which explore the application of ACT, the role of positive psychology in wellness and resilience coaching, positive leadership theory, and developmental psychological theories as they relate to coaching through significant life transitions. In each chapter, theory and research is thoroughly ex
Table of Contents
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- Green & Palmer
- Introduction to Positive Psychology Coaching. 2. Green, Levendt & Palmer Research: The Current State of Play. 3. Green Positive Psychology for Well-Being: PERMA in Action. 4. Gyllensten & Palmer Positive Psychology Coaching for Resilience and Stress Reduction. 5. Levendt, Positive Psychology Coaching: Practitioner Wisdom. 6. Leach & Stainer, Strengths Based Approaches in Positive Psychology Coaching. 7. Van Nieuwerburgh Mental Toughness. 8. Ciarrochi, Applications of ACT in Positive Psychology Coaching. 9. Spence & O’Connor Positive Psychology Coaching with SDT in Mind. 10. McQuaid, Appreciated Inquiry Approaches in Positive Psychology Coaching. 11. Kemp, Positive Leadership Coaching. 12. Green & Palmer, Conclusion and Future Directions.
