Practicing Positive Psychology Coaching: Assessment, Activities and Strategies for Success Book

Discover proven strategies for applying positive psychology within your coaching practiceWritten 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 revisionA decision tree for working specifically with Snyder's Hope Theory in the coaching contextAn easy-to-use assessment of "positive diagnosis," which measures client strengths, values, positive orientation toward the future, and satisfactionMeasures of self-esteem, optimism, happiness, personal strengths, motivation, and creativityGuidance for leading clients through organizational and common life transitions including layoffs, leadership changes, university graduation, middle age, and retirementFilled 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.

This practical guide reports the latest positive psychology research findings and offers specific, detailed explanations of coaching interventions from a positive psychology perspective. Each intervention is clearly outlined and, where appropriate, illustrated by case studies from organizational and life coaching. Filled with reflective exercises, this book enables positive psychologists and coaches to enhance their own development and, ultimately, to grow their practices.