Positive Psychology in the Clinical Domains Research and Practice
This book builds the bridge between the fields of clinical and positive psychology research and practice. It presents clinical interventions aimed at promoting positivity. Although clinical psychology has addressed issues such as happiness, resilience and
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Positive Psychology in the Clinical Domains Research and Practice
Positive Psychology in the Clinical Domains
Chiara Ruini
Positive Psychology in the Clinical Domains Research and Practice
Chiara Ruini Department of Psychology University of Bologna Bologna, Italy
ISBN 978-3-319-52110-7 ISBN 978-3-319-52112-1 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-52112-1 Library of Congress Control Number: 2016963591 © Springer International Publishing AG 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
I am deeply grateful to many people that contributed in various ways to this book: To my mentors, whose expertise, knowledge, and teachings constitute the core contents of each chapter of the book, To my students, whose enthusiasm and curiosity gave me the input to start writing the book, To my dear colleagues and friends, whose passion for clinical research and practice enlightened the writing of each chapter, To my patients, whose difficulties, resources, and quest for happiness have been essential in understanding the complex relationships between positive functioning and distress, To my family, whose unconditional love and support have encouraged and sustained this project
Preface
This book has been conceived as an integration between clinical and positive psychology fields of research and practice. Clinical psychology has a long tradition and several theoretical contributions that have addressed issues such as happiness, resilience, and optimal functioning. However, the medical model that conditioned clinical practice has overshadowed these contributions and given privileged attention to distress and negativity in human existence. On the other ha
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