Ryan M. Niemiec is een vooraanstaand figuur in het onderwijs, onderzoek en de praktijk van de positieve psychologie. Als directeur educatie van het VIA Institute on Character bevordert hij wereldwijd de wetenschap van karaktersterktes. Zijn werk richt zich op het benutten van deze sterktes om welzijn te verbeteren en stress te verminderen, wat zijn aanpak zowel toegankelijk als impactvol maakt. Niemiecs uitgebreide publicaties en workshops hebben zijn rol als toonaangevende stem in het begrijpen en toepassen van principes van positieve psychologie verstevigd.
Using Films to Build Character Strengths and Well-Being
Movies are a powerful and enjoyable medium for learning. This book shows exactly how to use film to learn about the concepts and the real-life benefits of positive psychology, both for self-improvement and in classes or seminars.
appreciate and ignite your positive personality
Carry this book in your back pocket. Let it become your faithful friend that nudges you, at every point in your journey, to unlock your potential. No matter where you are in life--searching for happiness, working toward a goal, longing for a better relationship, or feeling content and settled--focusing on your character strengths adds a whole new dimension. Recent research shows that when you understand and activate your positive personality traits, you become more resilient, manage stress better, and find greater fulllment in life. In The Power of Character Strengths: Appreciate and Ignite Your Positive Personality, you'll be expertly guided by leading authorities through your 24 strengths. You'll soon see all the ways these strengths are your best-kept secret for boostingyour well-being. Discover how to appreciate what's best in you and champion strengths in the people you care about most. As a bonus, you'll practice putting your strengths into action with Strengths Builder, an easy-to-learn, four-step, research-backed program.Your adventure lies ahead, and The Power of Character Strengths is your must-have resource for building your best life!
Movies are a powerful and enjoyable medium for learning. This book shows exactly how to use film to learn about the concepts and the real-life benefits of positive psychology, both for self-improvement and in classes or seminars.Positive psychology is a science concerned with strengths and virtues, particularly those that lead to fulfillment, connectedness, and meaning in life. Drawing on the authors vast experience of teaching, movie discussion groups, and with patients, Positive Psychology at the Movies combines research-based advice on how to improve life and flourish with clear explanations of the scientific background using movies to exemplify, illuminate, and inspire.
Find calm in the midst of everyday chaos. In this much-needed workbook, a psychologist offers readers essential skills for reducing stress in a busy, frazzled world. Using a unique strengths-based approach grounded in positive psychology, readers will find step-by-step strategies for identifying their key character strengths-such as perseverance, social intelligence, bravery, and more-and discover how these strengths can help them find peace of mind and start living the life they truly want.
Advances in Science and Practice
Focusing on character strengths, this book delves into their role in promoting well-being and resilience among individuals with disabilities. It presents a strengths-based approach, emphasizing the importance of positive personality traits in overcoming challenges and enhancing collective well-being. By reviewing research on assessment and applications, the text highlights best practices and case studies, aiming to bridge gaps in understanding and advance the field of positive interventions. It underscores the significance of character strengths as integral to the human experience, particularly in the context of disability.
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Jak najít klid v každodenním chaosu? Tato kniha se zaměřuje na podporu silných stránek a pomocí různých technik nás provede ke klidnějšímu životu. Chronický stres, který trápí mnohé z nás, je skutečným problémem a může vést k řadě dalších obtíží, tělesných i duševních. Autorčtenářům nabízí ověřené postupy a strategie, které vycházejí z odborných poznatků a pomohou jim identifikovat jejich silné stránky, jako je třeba vytrvalost, sociální inteligence, odvaha, sebekontrola a mnohé další, a navede je k tomu, jak by mohli tyto silné stránky využít v kultivování štěstí, lepších vztahů a dalších důležitých aspektů života.
