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082			_a150.1988 JOS _223
100			_aJoseph, Stephen, editor.
245		0	_aPositive Psychology in Practice : _bPromoting Human Flourishing in Work, Health, Education, and Everyday Life / _cedited by Stephen Joseph.
250			_aSecond edition.
260			_aChichester, West Sussex : _bJohn Wiley & Sons , _c2015.
300			_axxiv, 896 p. : _billustrations ; _c26 cm.
520			_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.
650			_aHappiness.
650			_aHuman strengths.
650			_aPositive psychology.
650			_aWell-being.
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