Positive Psychology Coaching in Practice provides a comprehensive overview of positive psychology coaching, bringing together the best of science and practice, highlighting current research, and emphasising the applicability of each element to coaching. This book is a unique resource for those seeking to integrate positive psychology into their evidence-based coaching practice.
Key Features
- Overview of positive psychology coaching.
- Assessment of theories of wellbeing and mindfulness research.
- Guide to relevant neuroscience and a strengths-based approach.
- Exploration of ACT, wellness, resilience coaching, and positive leadership theory.
- Thorough application of theory and research to coaching practice.
Additional Information
Beginning with an overview of positive psychology coaching, the book includes an examination of mindfulness research and a review of a strengths-based approach. It also contains chapters which explore the application of ACT, the role of positive psychology in wellness and resilience coaching, positive leadership theory, and developmental psychological theories as they relate to coaching through significant life transitions. Each chapter includes a list of relevant resources and a case study, concluding with the editors’ views on the future directions of positive psychology coaching.
Positive Psychology Coaching in Practice will be essential reading for professional coaches in practice and in training seeking to enhance their evidence-based practice, coaching psychologists, practitioners of positive psychology, and academics and students of coaching, coaching psychology and positive psychology.
