Practicing Positive Psychology Coaching: Assessment, Activities and Strategies for Success Kindle Edition Pdf Download

Practicing Positive Psychology Coaching: Assessment, Activities and Strategies for Success Kindle Edition
Author: Visit ‘s Robert Biswas-Diener Page ID: B003Z0CQW2

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File Size: 1090 KBPrint Length: 193 pagesPage Numbers Source ISBN: 0470536764Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (August 5, 2010)Publication Date: August 5, 2010 Sold by:  Digital Services, Inc. Language: EnglishID: B003Z0CQW2Text-to-Speech: Enabled X-Ray: Not Enabled Word Wise: Not EnabledLending: Enabled Enhanced Typesetting: Not Enabled Best Sellers Rank: #285,383 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store) #40 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Nonfiction > Science > Biological Sciences > Biology > Microbiology #72 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Counseling & Psychology > Occupational & Organizational #213 in Books > Medical Books > Psychology > Occupational & Organizational

yes, I am biased but you won’t find me writing reviews for every person who is my colleague and friend in the field of psychology. I promote what I am comfortable standing behind (and what I actually read and enjoy). Biswas-Diener’s first book on the topic was an overview of the science of positive psychology. This follow-up emphasizes practical applications that can be used in coaching, therapy, consulting, and education. The chapters include unfamiliar territory. In sections on strengths, positivity, and hope (topics we are used to seeing), Robert provides new insights such as a killer overview of the relationship of strengths and weaknesses, as well as specific practical ideas that you can adopt instantaneously. Unusual topics include positive diagnosis, in which Robert presents brand new ideas on multi-axial diagnosis in the context of appreciating positive situations and personal attributes. There is also a chapter on positive assessments reprinted in full–ranging from meaning in life to curiosity, along with specific suggestions for how to use these, including open-ended questions that can be used to debrief clients. One of the best features of this book, and one of the reasons I collaborate with him so often, is that the guy simply knows how to write (unlike the vast majority of scientists or coaches). He veers away from an academic tone (jargon, abstract and nebulous concepts) and the book is filled with playful and emotionally provocative personal anecdotes–choosing sports teams in grade school, climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro, etc. Having seen him speak, he is the master of storytelling. I highly recommend this book. If you don’t like it, its you not the book. seriously.

As a certified and credentialed coach, I found that this book ‘hits the mark’ in a few important ways:

1. The activities and assessments are presented in a clear, straight-forward manner, making them easy to implement in every-day coaching discussions with clients.
2. It’s all grounded in scientific evidence, with extensive end notes, as well as "further reading" at the end of each chapter. This is NOT some woo-woo self-help book: it’s got solid references and I LOVE that.
3. The book is written in an easy-to-read, conversational style, with loads of interesting examples and fascinating stories. If you’re looking for a dry, laborious read, you’ll have to look somewhere else.

That the author is both a psychologist AND a trained coach makes the book truly great: he understands the kinds of discussions we have with our clients, and so his suggestions make sense (i.e. they are not hypothetical practices).

I am a big fan of Robert Biswas-Diener (I loved his first book, too). I only wish I had found his stuff sooner.

This is an excellent book for anyone who is a coach and uses Positive Psychology in their work with clients or would like to begin.

Robert’s writing is very succinct and easy to read. He gets to the point without making the topic too big and scary, but easy to implement. He writes in a manner that is very easy to digest and have fun at the same time.

The book is set up in a format that is easy to follow so you can find what you are looking for with ease.

Whether you are a seasoned coach or just beginning this book is one you must have on your shelve. You will find yourself going back to it over and over.

Great Job Robert!

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