| Building Happiness, Resilience and Motivation in Adolescents: A Positive Psychology Curriculum for Well-Being Contributor(s): Macconville, Ruth (Author), Rae, Tina (Author) |
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ISBN: 1849052611 ISBN-13: 9781849052610 Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers OUR PRICE: $42.75 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Developmental - Adolescent - Psychology | Psychotherapy - Child & Adolescent |
| Dewey: 155.519 |
| LCCN: 2011048663 |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 8.3" W x 10.9" (1.40 lbs) 256 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Positive psychology focuses on building strengths and developing creative and positive thinking in order to boost happiness, well-being and achievement. It helps people to be motivated, maintain positive mental health, and to flourish in all areas of their lives. This resource is a fully-formed positive psychology programme designed to promote happiness, resilience and motivation in young people aged 11-18. It introduces the theory and research behind positive psychology, and includes a guidance section for facilitators on how to deliver the programme. The programme itself is made up of 24 chapters which reflect each of the 24 'character strengths' identified by Martin Seligman, the founder of positive psychology. These strengths include creative thinking, kindness, fairness, leadership, forgiveness, and teamwork. Activities teach students how to develop these strengths and skills in order to initiate positive change in their lives. This resource provides teachers, counsellors, psychologists, social workers and others working with young people with a complete programme to promote well-being in young people and help them flourish in their lives. |
Contributor Bio(s): Macconville, Ruth: - Ruth MacConville is Head of the Special Educational Needs Services, London Borough of Ealing. She is the author of several books on promoting happiness, resilience and well-being in young people. Tina Rae is Academic and Professional Tutor for the Doctorate in Educational and Child Psychology, University of East London, UK. She has written several resources that promote well-being and motivation in young people. |