Positive psychology for healthcare professionals : a toolkit for improving wellbeing

There has been an abundance of research carried out relating to the use of positive psychology, but a focus on staff working in care settings has been lacking. Positive Psychology for Healthcare Professionals presents applied positive psychology specifically for health and care staff, showcasing ele...

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Main Authors Macfarlane, Jan (Author), Carson, J. (Author)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Bingley, U.K. : Emerald Publishing Limited, 2023.
SeriesPositive psychology in practice
Subjects
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781804559581
DOI10.1108/9781804559567
Physical Description1 online resource (164 pages).

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Table of Contents:
  • Foreword / Kevin Gournay, CBE
  • Chapter 1. Introduction
  • Chapter 2. Positivity and optimism
  • Chapter 3. Character strengths
  • Chapter 4. Mindfulness
  • Chapter 5. Self-compassion
  • Chapter 6. Kindness and compassion
  • Chapter 7. Gratitude
  • Chapter 8. Social connection
  • Chapter 9. Humour
  • Chapter 10. Hope
  • Chapter 11. Resilience
  • Chapter 12. Flow
  • Chapter 13. Applications of positive psychology: From surveys to intentions
  • Chapter 14. Conclusion.