02274nam a2200217Ia 450000500170000000800410001702000180005808200210007610000290009724501420012625000200026826000580028830000440034652015580039065000150194865000210196365000250198465000160200994200140202599900170203920260630101259.0260630s9999||||xx |||||||||||||| ||und||  a9781118756935  a150.1988 JOS223  aJoseph, Stephen, editor. 0aPositive Psychology in Practiceb: Promoting Human Flourishing in Work, Health, Education, and Everyday Lifec/ edited by Stephen Joseph.  aSecond edition.  aChichester, West Sussexb: John Wiley & Sonsc, 2015.  axxiv, 896 p.b: illustrationsc; 26 cm.  aPositive Psychology in Practice: Promoting Human Flourishing in Work, Health, Education, and Everyday Life is a comprehensive reference that examines how the principles of positive psychology can be applied to improve well-being, resilience, and human flourishing across a wide range of personal and professional settings. Edited by Stephen Joseph, the volume brings together internationally recognized researchers and practitioners who present the latest theoretical developments, empirical research, and evidence-based interventions in positive psychology. The book is organized into thematic sections covering the philosophical foundations of positive psychology, values and well-being, health promotion, education, organizational psychology, leadership, counselling, rehabilitation, life coaching, and community development. It explores concepts such as happiness, optimism, resilience, gratitude, hope, character strengths, self-determination, meaning in life, mindfulness, and post-traumatic growth, while demonstrating how these ideas can be translated into practical interventions for individuals, schools, workplaces, and healthcare settings. Designed for psychologists, counsellors, educators, health professionals, researchers, and postgraduate students, the book serves as both a scholarly reference and a practical guide. It highlights current trends, identifies future directions for research, and demonstrates how positive psychology contributes to enhancing individual and community well-being through scientifically supported practices.  aHappiness.  aHuman strengths.  aPositive psychology.  aWell-being.  cVC OFFICE  c69876d69876