How can psychotherapists apply the wealth of
recent research in Positive Psychology to their clinical
work to help their clients change in positive
directions?
Bill O’Hanlon, who originated
Solution-Oriented Therapy in the early 1980s, and Bob
Bertolino, an experienced clinician, build the bridge
between positive psychology and psychotherapy in this
book that allows readers to focus on the mental,
behavioral, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual health
of their clients. Following the highly readable and
user-friendly approach of the
Therapist
Notebooks, this book contains 75 activities,
exercises, and handouts throughout seven chapters that
therapists can implement both in sessions and as
activities outside the therapeutic milieu.
Among the
many attractive features included are:
- exercises that follow a standard format for ease
of use and implementation
- research findings that underscore the importance
of focusing on strengths and well-being
- overviews and suggestions for use that flank each
exercise and contextualize them.
Readers
appreciate the breadth of research and literature
covered, the interactive exercises that both clients and
clinicians can use, and devices presented to help
translate research into practice, such as the
P.O.S.I.T.I.V.E. Framework and The Happiness Hypothesis.
For mental health practitioners who are interested in
building resilience and strength, both within their
clients and within themselves, this book is
indispensable.
