Positive Psychology for Overcoming Depression: Self-Help Strategies for Happiness, Inner Strength and Well-Being
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| Rating | : | 4.20 (948 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1780281048 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 264 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-09-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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Drawing upon inspiring real-life case studies, Akhtar shows how Positive Psychology can teach us how to savor positive events, express gratitude for everyday experiences we may take for granted, develop optimism, and cultivate resilience in the face of difficulties. . But there is new hope, as psychologist Miriam Akhtar explains in this reassuring self-help manual extolling the benefits of Positive Psychology. The stresses of modern life have led to an unprecedented rise in depression
Best Friend Handbook Donald Gillman This is a well written guide on ways of extricating yourself or close friends and relatives from the "slough of despond".Rather than answer the awkward, "Why me?" or "What's the Use?" questions, refer the person to this book or sit down and go through the book with your best friend. It's a great resource!Don Gillman. Positively about depression KasiaHP This very practical book presents many techniques, based on positive psychology, which helps to improve our wellbeing and subsequently may prevent depressive episodes in the future. Too frequently the treatment of depression focuses only on reaching the "neutral" state of normalcy. Yet people with depression struggle frequently with negative thoughts, low . Great ideas but often contradictory Blane Lots of wonderful insights and ideas on battling and overcoming depression but often leading to mutually contradictory situations. I am digging deeper to try and incorporate as many of the ideas that illustrate (very well) the failings of most contemporary approaches to treating depression. But the advice once progress is made over the boundary between neg
She now works as a positive psychologist, coach, trainer, and lecturer and is involved in mentoring the next generation of practitioners.. Miriam Akhtar began her career as a writer, journalist, and researcher. She then became one of the first people to train as a positive psychologist in Europe a
"Miriam Akhtar introduces a major breakthrough in the treatment of depression." Dr Chris Johnstone, GP & Psychologist