Positive Psychology in Practice

The book is organized into thirteen major parts. Part I introduces applied positive psychology as a new perspective for professional practice. Part II examines historical, philosophical, and epistemological foundations. Part III discusses values, choices, consumption, self-regulation, and the pursuit of the good life. Part IV focuses on lifestyle practices for health and well-being, including happiness, physical activity, and time perspective. Part V addresses teaching, learning, wisdom, and positive psychology education. Part VI applies positive psychology to work, leadership, strengths-based development, creativity, and executive coaching. Parts VII and VIII explore health psychology, clinical psychology, psychotherapy, well-being therapy, hope, posttraumatic growth, and existential approaches. Part IX examines character strengths, emotional intelligence, gratitude, curiosity, and wisdom. Part X studies positive development across the life span, including resilience, youth development, and aging. Part XI considers rehabilitation, offender treatment, forgiveness, and community regeneration. Part XII addresses public policy, happiness, subjective well-being, and population-level interventions. Part XIII concludes with theoretical foundations and signposts for future practice.