Positive Psychology in Practice: Promoting Human Flourishing in Work, Health, Education, and Everyday Life, 2nd Edition

Praise for Positive Psychology in Practice, Second Edition

“When the first edition of Positive Psychology in Practice arrived in 2004, it was an early and authoritative reference for an emerging science and its application. Now, a decade later, we are graced with a second edition. Here, you will find updated chapters and all new content. This book provides a deep dive into current trends in research and practice for anyone interested in positive psychology.”

—Dr. Robert Biswas-Diener, author of The Upside of Your Dark Side and The Courage Quotient and Professor at Portland State University

“One of psychology's best books just got better. Experts, evidence, applications—exactly what you need to make positive psychology work in practice, and work well. A definite resource addition to my own library and practice.”

—George Burns, Adjunct Professor of Psychology at the Cairnmillar Institute in Australia and author of 101 Healing Stories and Happiness, Healing, Enhancement

“For each of the past 10 years, I have assigned Positive Psychology in Practice as required reading for my course on positive interventions in the Master of Applied Positive Psychology (MAPP) program at the University of Pennsylvania. I am delighted to see this second edition, which expands the content in exciting new directions and brings the chapters up to date. My students and I are grateful to Stephen Joseph and the many chapter authors for this valuable contribution to the field.”

—James O. Pawelski, Director ...