Discover proven strategies for applying positive psychology within
your coaching practice
Written by Robert Biswas-Diener, a respected researcher, psychologist,
life and organizational coach, and expert in positive psychology,
Practicing Positive Psychology Coaching presents a wide range of
practical interventions and tools you can put to use right away in your
coaching practice.
Each intervention is clearly outlined and, where appropriate,
illustrated by case studies from organizational and life coaching.
Providing unique assessments that can be used to evaluate client
resources and goals, this practical guide introduces tools unique to
this book that every professional can use in their practice, including:
- Findings from new research on goal commitment strategies, motivation,
growth-mindset theory, and goal revision
- A decision tree for working specifically with Snyder's Hope Theory in
the coaching context
- An easy-to-use assessment of "positive diagnosis," which measures
client strengths, values, positive orientation toward the future, and
satisfaction
- Measures of self-esteem, optimism, happiness, personal strengths,
motivation, and creativity
- Guidance for leading clients through organizational and common life
transitions including layoffs, leadership changes, university
graduation, middle age, and retirement
Filled with reflective exercises for use in your own personal and
professional development, Practicing Positive Psychology Coaching also
includes guidance and recommendations for marketing a positive
psychology coaching practice.
