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“This is definitely a book I would keep” (Human Resources, March 2008) “…it contains some interesting ideas which challenge standard psychoanalytic theory…” (Journal of Analytical Psychology, 2008) “…designed to teach how to put [positive psychology]…into practice and empower others to set and meet their personal goals” (Human Givens, Vol. 15, #1) “…it contains some interesting ideas which challenge standard psychoanalytic theory…” (Jo (more…)

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This book describes Buddhist-Yogic ideas in relation to those of contemporary Western psychology. The book begins with the Buddhist view of the human psyche and of the human condition. This leads to the question of what psychological changes need to be made to improve that condition. Similarities between Buddhism and Western Psychology include: Both are concerned with alleviating inner pain, turmoil, affliction and suffering. Both are humanistic and naturalist... More >>

The Positive Psychology of Buddhism and Yoga: Paths to A Mature Happiness

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"The way the book is organized allows for the inclusion and consideration of ideas/research that is difficult to define in ?traditional? psychology (i.e. flow, ?the zone?). I especially like the way that topics in ?Traditional? introductory psychology textbooks (e.g. social/personality/developmental/clinical) are presented with different information and different studies than I have seen before.""The way the book is organized allows for the inclusion and consideration of i (more...)

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Pursuing Human Strengths: A Positive Psychology Guide

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"This is an excellent book on a unique approach to psychology. The international authorship helps readers see positive pyschology from many different vantage points. The book ends on a helpful note, talking about the importance of the work of therapists in helping clients and families find meaning and happiness-- a point everyone can agree on."--Doody's Health Sciences Review, a 4-star review!

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A positive psychology study on if a positive action receives a positive facial expression. Images gathered by google images. Song is Smile by Vitamin C

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This brief paperback presents in-depth coverage of the relatively new area of positive psychology. Topically organized, it looks at how positive psychology relates to stresses and health within such traditional research areas as developmental, clinical, personality, motivational, social, and behavioral psychology. The text is a perfect supplement for Introductory Psychology, Psychology of Adjustment, Health Psychology, or Social Psychology courses. It can also be us... More >>

Introduction to Positive Psychology

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"Your text goes into much more depth in chapter, in fact in most areas of the book. It backs up what it says with current research, and explains that research so well that I will be able to use it in a community college. It is well written. Even though there are two authors, one can't tell who wrote which chapters; that is unusual. Finally, it is the best that is out there for a Positive Psychology text; it sets the standard that others should meet." (Mike Trent )"There i (more...)

Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi author of Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience, is a leading thinker in the field of Positive Psychology. This interview was recorded at the Purpose Prize Summit at Stanford University Sept 8, 2006 by Tom Munnecke. (taken in a crowded conference room with a digital camera in "movie" mode)

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"Chris Peterson, one of the founding fathers of Positive Psychology, has written a wonderfully engaging and deeply stimulating introduction to this swiftly growing field. Intellectual history is interwoven with data, research findings with backstage gossip, to produce a delightful classic." -- Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Director, Quality of Life Research Center and C.S. and D.J. Davidson Professor, Peter F. Drucker School of Management, Claremont Graduate University"This exc (more...)