Positive Psychology Coaching

Positive psychology moves psychology from a medical model toward a strengths model to help clients shore up their strengths and thereby lead happier, more fulfilling lives. Positive Psychology Coaching: Putting the Science of Happiness to Work for Your Clients provides concrete language and interventions for integrating positive psychology techniques into any mental health practice.

Introduction vii Acknowledgments xiii Chapter 1 The Coaching Paradox and the Positive Psychology Solution 1 Foundation I Happiness and Positivity Chapter 2 Happiness: The Goal We Rarely Talk About 25 Chapter 3 Choosing Happiness: Goals, Relationships, and Positive Thinking 59 Chapter 4 Solid Happiness Interventions 89 Foundation II Character Strengths Chapter 5 Strengths Coaching 117 Chapter 6 Coaching to Personal Strengths 143 Chapter 7 Coaching to Social Strengths 165 Special Topics in Positive Psychology Coaching Chapter 8 Helping Clients Craft the Perfect Job 189 Chapter 9 The Future of Positive Psychology Coaching 209 Appendix: Planning Positive Psychology Coaching Sessions 221 Notes 231 Index 251