E-Book, Englisch, 300 Seiten
Niemiec Character Strengths Interventions
2018
ISBN: 978-1-61334-492-7
Verlag: Hogrefe Publishing
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: 6 - ePub Watermark
A Field Guide for Practitioners
E-Book, Englisch, 300 Seiten
ISBN: 978-1-61334-492-7
Verlag: Hogrefe Publishing
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: 6 - ePub Watermark
The definitive, practical handbook on positive psychology and character strengths for practitioners working in coaching, psychology, education, and business – start using strengths today!
This book is the epitome of positive psychology: it takes the “backbone” of positive psychology – character strengths – and builds a substantive bridge between the science and practice. Working with client’s (and our own) character strengths boosts well-being, fosters resilience, improves relationships, and creates strong, supportive cultures in our practices, classrooms, and organizations. This unique guide brings together the vast experience of the author with the science and the practice of positive psychology in such a way that both new and experienced practitioners will benefit. New practitioners will learn about the core concepts of character and signature strengths and how to fine-tune their approach and troubleshoot. Experienced practitioners will deepen their knowledge about advanced topics such as strengths overuse and collisions, hot button issues, morality, and integrating strengths with savoring, flow, and mindfulness. Hands-on practitioner tips throughout the book provide valuable hints on how to take a truly strengths-based approach.
The 24 summary sheets spotlighting each of the universal character strengths are an indispensable resource for client sessions, succinctly summarizing the core features of and research on each strength. 70 evidence-based step-by-step activity handouts can be given to clients to help them develop character strengths awareness and use, increase resilience, set and meet goals, develop positive relationships, and find meaning and engagement in their daily lives.
No matter what kind of practitioner you are, this one-of-a-kind field-guide is a goldmine in science-based applications. You’ll be able to immediately bring the science of well-being into action!
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Clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, psychotherapists, counselors, coaches, work/organizational psychologists, and educationalists as well as students.
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Contents
Dedication Praise for the Book Foreword Preface A Unique Role The Science–Practice Gap Why Now? There Is No Algorithm for Life Acknowledgements Chapter 1 Foundations of Strengths-Based Practice: Seven Core Concepts of the Science of Character Introduction Common Language Dimensionality and Context Culture: A Special Kind of Context Plurality All 24 Character Strengths Matter Different Types of Strengths Talents (What We Do Naturally Well) Skills (What We Train Ourselves to Do) Interests (Our Passions) Resources (Our External Supports) Values (What We Internally Hold Dear) The Driving Force Character Strengths Subsets Character Strengths Can Be Developed Being and Doing Chapter 2 Signature Strengths: Research and Practice Introduction Why Are Signature Strengths Important? Core Concepts Signature Strengths Research Signature Strengths in New Ways Signature Strengths Across Contexts Amplify a Top Strength or Remediate a Weakness? Why and How Do Signature Strengths Work? Key Issues in Working With Signature Strengths Types of Strengths Blindness The Strengths Paradox Beyond Character Strengths Awareness How to Use Signature Strengths in New Ways Chapter 3 Practice Essentials: Six Integration Strategies for a Strengths-Based Practice Introduction 1. Recognize, Label, and Affirm Strengths in Yourself Self-Assessment and Self-Nomination Self-Monitor for Strengths The Power of Narrative Who Sees You? Affirming Strengths 2. Character Strengths Are Social Why Labeling? Why Explaining? Why Appreciating? Putting the Steps Together Train Yourself to Look for Strength Behaviors 3. Align Character Strengths With Activities 4. Use the Strengths-Based Practice Model Background: Aware-Explore-Apply Model Using the Aware-Explore-Apply Model 5. Embed Character Strengths into your Professional Approach Psychodynamic Orientation Humanistic Orientation Cognitive-Behavioral Orientations Family Therapy Solution-Focused Approaches Coaching Approaches Any Therapeutic Orientation 6. Use Your Own Strengths in Sessions and in Meetings Chapter 4 Behavioral Traps, Misconceptions, and Strategies Introduction Behavioral Traps and Suggested Strategies Just Show Up Remediate Lower Strengths, Deficits, and Weaknesses Jump to Action Before Understanding Start With “What Went Wrong?” Be Rigid About Top Strengths Overplay Overuse Take the Prescriptive/Authoritarian Approach Misconceptions, Realities, and Tips Misconception 1: Focusing on Strengths is Pollyannaish Misconception 2: Working With Strengths Is Easy Misconception 3: All Strengths Are Created Equal Misconception 4: Character Strengths Are Static Misconception 5: Knowing Your Strengths Is Enough Misconception 6: Most People Already Know Their Character Strengths Well Misconception 7: “Character” Refers to a Handful of Traits Misconception 8: Talking About Character Strengths Is Bragging and Egotistical Avoidance, Nonavoidance, and Culture Chapter 5 Advanced Issues in Applying Character Strengths Introduction Overuse, Underuse, and the Golden Mean Synergies and Collisions: The Four-Quadrant Model Examine Intrapersonal Synergies Examine Interpersonal Synergies Experimenting With Intrapersonal Collisions Experimenting With Interpersonal Collisions Resolving Interpersonal Collisions Hot Buttons Hot Button Management – Overarching Strategies Hot Button Management – Specific Strategies Morality Mindfulness, Savoring, Flow, and Hypnosis Mindfulness Savoring Distinguishing Between Mindfulness and Savoring Flow Hypnosis Trances An Integration of Everything? Chapter 6 Character Strength Spotlights: 24 Practitioner-Friendly Handouts Introduction Core Features Chapter 7 How to Apply Character Strengths Interventions Introduction Optimal Conditions for Successful CSIs Putting It All Together: Tailoring CSIs Research Evidence: Strengths and Limitations A Word About Programs Tailored Intervention Packages Chapter 8 Research-Based Interventions for Character Strengths Character Strengths Awareness Introduction Content CSI 1: Getting Started: Introducing and Exploring Character Strengths CSI 2: Take the VIA CSI 3: Affirm/Value Your Strengths CSI 4: Boost Your Motivation CSI 5: Subtract a Signature Strength CSI 6: Character Strengths Genogram CSI 7: Character Strengths 360° CSI 8: Self-Monitor Your Strengths CSI 9: Stories and Character Strengths (Develop Strengths-Spotting) CSI 10: Mentors/Role Models Character Strengths Use Introduction Contents CSI 11: Use a Signature Strength in a New Way CSI 12: Acting “As If” (Acting From Strength) CSI 13: Turn a Strength Inward CSI 14: Create a Strengths Habit CSI 15: Signature Strengths Across Domains CSI 16: Holistic Strengths Use CSI 17: Pathways to Virtue Use CSI 18: Head, Heart, and Hands: Living a Virtuous Life CSI 19: Boost a Lower Strength Meaning and Engagement Introduction Contents CSI 20: Strengths Alignment CSI 21: The Deathbed Test CSI 22: Life Summary CSI 23: What Matters Most? CSI 24: Cultivate Inner Self-Worth CSI 25: Defining Moments Exercise CSI 26: Positive Action Through Movies Specific Character Strengths Introduction Contents CSI 27: Boosting Curiosity Through Novelty CSI 28: Imagined Conversation CSI 29: Activate Your Zest! CSI 30: Loving-Kindness Meditation CSI 31: Gift of Time CSI 32: Pay it Forward CSI 33: Prosocial Spending CSI 34: Enhance Teamwork Through Role Matching CSI 35: Boosting Humility CSI 36: Engaging With Beauty CSI 37: Three Good Things CSI 38: Gratitude Letter/Visit CSI 39:...
