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.....refreshing trend in the field of psychology, positive psychology refers to a set of theoretical frameworks and practices that focus on how individuals can maximize happiness and wellbeing. Unlike traditional schools of thought in the field of psychology, positive psychology does not focus on pathology. Mental illness is not covered within the provisions of positive psychology. However much positive psychology echoes some of the tenets and tone of pop psychology trends, positive psychology has gained traction in academic circles and has received widespread support among researchers and members of the American Psychological Association including former president Martin Seligman.Given its increased credibility among clinical psychologists, positive psychology deserves more attention and should be integrated more into traditional psychological practices. Focusing too much on how to label and classify symptoms likely a detrimental effect on some, if not most, patient populations. Positive psychology does not purport to replace traditional psychology in cases where the latter is warranted, as with serious mental illnesses with biological bases and instances in which a patient might need pharmacological interventions. However, a large number of average, functioning individuals struggling with mood disorders or who might otherwise be diagnosed with personality disorders can use positive psychology to enhance their psychological health and perhaps even eliminate the symptoms of their...
Blending empirical evidence with a variety of theories and practices from Eastern philosophy, practices like mindfulness meditation have become central to positive psychology. Positive psychology is also far from being monolithic; it is a diverse area of theory and practice that is flexible and can incorporate a number of different issues and concerns. A body of evidence-based practice is being cultivated in the field of positive psychology. Positive psychology has applications in fields as diverse as sociology and business, where individuals can use the core tools and tenets of positive psychology to improve performance and outcomes. Positive psychology also has the potential for applications in the classroom, such as to enhance classroom management or inspire students for creative pursuits.
Positive psychology embraces many concepts and ideas that would not be covered under the rubric of traditional psychological doctrines. Philosophical, metaphysical, and complementary medicine language and concepts are used in the field of positive psychology including the concept of the "flow" state, in which…
Soul: Why Only Christian Psychologists Can Practice "True Psychology" Today, there are more than one hundred thousand licensed psychologists practicing in the United States. These mental health professionals are in a unique position to provide individuals, groups, and American society with valuable counseling services for a wide range of mental health issues and mental disorders. This study uses a triangulated research approach to demonstrate that true psychology can be done
Personal Reflection The 21st century is an interesting period to study human behavior from a psychological perspective including certain aspects such as their environment and their social interactions. Since the begin of this century there have been many trends that have exploded that heavily influence peoples' lifestyles. The rapid advancement in technology is such a factor that has changed a great deal about how humans live and interact with each
1. Introduction The modern 21st century has posed new challenges for the organizations to survive and grow (Smith et al. 2010). As they are operated and managed by human beings, the challenges are ultimately faced by the individuals who are responsible for making decisions and implementing them (Nieuwenhuizen, Weiss and Rossouw, 2009). As challenges are multifaceted, and human lives are divided into various aspects, it is difficult to excel in every
Coaching Color psychology is the study of color on human emotion, cognition, and behavior. Research reveals a distinct and measurable relationship between color stimuli and human emotional response. This paper seeks to add to the body of literature by focusing on applications of color psychology in life coaching. The goal of life coaching is to inspire clients to reach their highest potential. Color psychology can be used to this end. Color psychology
Environmental Psychology: The field of environmental psychology is a specialized discipline within psychology whose major developments have been totally adopted into mainstream psychology. In past few decades, the much of the positive and negative visibility of environmental psychology have been lost. One of the significant visibilities to be lost is the initial enthusiasm that came from the common desire by designers and social scientists in developing buildings that would work better
Knowing this, Strenger points out that therapists need to consider "who can work with whom," because the therapeutic outcome may be greatly affected by the "chemistry" between therapist and client. The egalitarian principle in the therapeutic relationship gets played out further in qualitative studies (such as Gallegos, 2005 and Cohen, 2005) in which client experiences in the mental health system and subjective accounts of symptom relief from psychotherapy are