Integrating Positive Psychology Into Counseling: Why and (When Appropriate) How

Counseling psychology has a historical commitment to enhancing human strengths, a focus that has enjoyed broader interest with the recent emergence of positive psychology. However, theory and evidence linking strength enhancement to counseling goals are still relatively nascent. The authors outline...

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Published in:Journal of counseling and development 2007-12, Vol.85 (1), p.3-13
Main Authors: Harris, Alex H. S., Thoresen, Carl E., Lopez, Shane J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Career Counseling
Coaching (Performance)
Counseling
Counseling Effectiveness
Counseling Objectives
Counseling Psychology
Counseling Techniques
Counseling Theories
Counselling
Counselling psychology
Drug abuse
Emotions
Evidence
Goals
Health facilities
Insurance companies
Intervention
Mental health
Modeling (Psychology)
Pathology
Positive psychology
Positive Reinforcement
Promotion
Psychological research
Psychology
Psychopathology
Psychotherapy
Religious Factors
Resistance (Psychology)
Self Efficacy
Spirituality
Substance Abuse
Theory
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Summary:Counseling psychology has a historical commitment to enhancing human strengths, a focus that has enjoyed broader interest with the recent emergence of positive psychology. However, theory and evidence linking strength enhancement to counseling goals are still relatively nascent. The authors outline rationales and practical strategies for integrating strength promotion into counseling practice. Forgiveness and spirituality are used as examples illustrating the opportunities, limitations, and challenges of making strength promotion practical (and reimbursable) in counseling.
ISSN:0748-9633
1556-6676
DOI:10.1002/j.1556-6678.2007.tb00438.x