Title Thumbnail

Resource Activation

9780889376496
105 pages
Hogrefe Publishing Corporation
Preorder
Overview
The second edition of this book boldly challenges an oftenprevailingfocus on deficiencies and problems in help-seekingindividuals, be it in psychological or psychiatric therapy, counseling,or social work settings. In their call for a paradigm shift towards amore resource and strength-based perspective, the authors of thisbook clearly delineate in practical hands-on terms and on theirextensive experience, how a resource and strength-basedperspective lay the foundational seed for the positive turnaround ofanyone seeking aide and improvements in their lives. With greatacademic rigor and decades of combined expertise as practitionersof psychotherapy and counselling, the authors balance a hands-onpractical approach and accessible reading-format with theincorporation of a wealth of scientific research in every chapter,revealing an evidence-based approach and guidance in furtherunderstanding of the psychological underpinnings of strengths andresources. Concluding with sample worksheets, this book is apackage deal for every interested reader who wishes to follow thesteadily growing line of evidence in positive psychology, which hasnow made its way into clinical and counselling settlings.
Author Bio
Christoph Flückiger, PhD, University of Kassel, Kassel, State of Hesse, Germany.

Other Titles from Hogrefe Publishing Corporation