Bringing together the best of positive psychology, this book introduces eight evidence-based resources of well-being and flourishing: positive emotions, the discovering and use of strengths, optimism, compassion, post-traumatic growth, positive relationships and spirituality. Each chapter has a concise, simple theoretical introduction and several evidence-based, easy-to-apply exercises.
This book is for anyone experiencing stress, distress or lower well-being, as well as coaches and therapists who can use the book for clients in the context of guided self-help.
Ernst Bohlmeijer is a professor in mental health promotion at the University of Twente. He has a special interest developing and evaluating interventions based on positive psychology, acceptance and commitment therapy and compassion-based approaches.
Monique Hulsbergen has been a psychotherapist for 18 years. She currently works as a trainer in compassion, mindfulness and well-being and is author of various self-help books.