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Mindfulness, Acceptance, And Positive Psychology: The Seven Foundations Of Well BeingStock informationGeneral Fields
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DescriptionMany have wondered if there is a key ingredient to living a full and happy life. For decades now, scientists and psychologists alike have been studying the strengths and virtues that enable individuals and communities to thrive. The positive psychology movement was founded on the belief that people want to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives, to cultivate what is best within themselves, and to enhance their experiences of love, work, and play. At the same time, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)-a mindfulness-based, values-oriented behavioral therapy that has many parallels to Buddhism, yet is not religious in any way-has been focused on helping people achieve their greatest human potential. Created only years apart, ACT and positive psychology both promote human flourishing, and they often share overlapping themes and applications, particularly when it comes to setting goals, psychological strengths, mindfulness, and the clarification of what matters most-our values and our search for meaning in life. Despite these similarities, however, the two different therapeutic models are rarely discussed in relation to one another. Reviews"To every innovator working to create new tools and technologies for increased well-being: "Mindfulness, Acceptance, and Positive Psychology" should immediately go to the top of your must-read list. The new research and provocative ideas in this collection will undoubtedly spark countless fresh ideas and help shape, for the better, the next wave of life-changing, positive interventions. This book will give an invaluable edge to designers and developers who want to ground their creative work in leading-edge scientific research." --Jane McGonigal, PhD, author of the "New York Times" bestseller "Reality Is Broken" Author descriptionTodd B. Kashdan, PhD, is an associate professor of psychology and senior scientist at the Center for Consciousness and Transformation at George Mason University. He is the author of several books, including Curious? Discover the Missing Ingredient to a Fulfilling Life. His work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and on CNN, National Public Radio, and other media outlets. Professional journals that Kashdan has written for include the Journal of Positive Psychology, the Journal of Anxiety Disorders, the Journal of Behavioral Medicine, and the Journal of Peronality, among many others.Joseph Ciarrochi, PhD, is a professor at University of Western Sydney. He works to help adolescents discover their voices and become forces of change in their communities. He has published a number of books that focus on promoting well- being and effectiveness in all domains of life. Topics include measuring and improving emotional intelligence, acceptance and commitment therapy (or mindfulness-based emotional intelligence training when used in a coaching context), and cultivating well-being. |