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Description
New in this editionDozens of evocative movie
images to help discuss key pointsThree completely
new chapters on quotPERAquot(positive
emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and
accomplishment), the 5 core areas of well-being
discussed by positive psychologists o Positive
Relationships o Mindfulness and Resilience o
Achievement, Meaning, Engagement, and Positive
EmotionsNow discusses nearly 1,500 positive
psychology movies - 400 of them new to this
editionMore in-depth discussion of film exemplars
for each character strength, exploring its
dynamics, use for coping, benefits - and now with
movie exemplars of overuse and underuse of each
strengthNew exemplars include Edward in the
Twilight series (self-regulation) Robert Downey,
Jr.'s Sherlock Holmes (exceptional
judgment/critical thinking) Lisbeth Salander in
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (prudence) The
Artist (zest) and dozens moreNew appendices
listing quotPostive Psychology Movies
for Children, Adolescents, and FamiliesquotquotM
oves of the Yearquotfor recent years and
quotPostive Psychology Short FilmsquotMor
extensive commentary on research and practice for
each of the 24 character strengths, now with over
800 scholarly referencesUpdated charts,
references, practitioner resources, and more!For
educators, researchers, and anyone striving
for personal growth and a fulfilling life! This
completely revised edition of the popular
Positive Psychology at the Movies provides a
unique way to learn and appreciate what is right
and best about human beings. Now with
discussions of nearly 1,500 movies, dozens of
evocative movie images, and much more! Positive
psychology is regarded as one of the most
important developments in the field of psychology
over the past century. This inspiring book uses
movies as a medium for learning about the latest
research and concepts, such as mindfulness,
resilience, meaning, positive relationships,
achievement, well- being, as well as the 24
character strengths laid out by the VIA Institute
of Character. Films offer myriad examples of
character strengths and other positive psychology
concepts and are uniquely suited to learning
about them and inspiring new ways of thinking.
This book systematically discusses each of the 24
character strengths, balancing film discussion,
related psychological research, and practical
applications. Each chapter outlines Key
Concepts, Relevant Research, an Exemplar from a
key movie, Overuse/Underuse, Key Enablers and
Inhibitors, Practical Applications, International
Cinema, and a Summary. Watching the films
recommended in this book will help the reader
to practice the skill of strengths-spotting in
themselves and others, inspiring
self- improvement. Practical resources include a
suggested syllabus for a complete positive
psychology course based on movies, a list of
suitable movies for children, adolescents, and
families as well as a list of questions for
classroom and therapy discussions. Positive
Psychology at the Movies is conceived for
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educators, students, practitioners, and
researchers, but anyone who loves movies and
wants to change their lives for the better will
find it inspiring and relevant. Read this book to
learn more about positive psychology and
watch these films to become a stronger person!
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Description
New in this editionDozens of evocative movie
images to help discuss key pointsThree completely
new chapters on quotPERAquot(positive emotions,
engagement, relationships, meaning,
and accomplishment), the 5 core areas of
well-being discussed by positive psychologists o
Positive Relationships o Mindfulness and
Resilience o Achievement, Meaning, Engagement,
and Positive EmotionsNow discusses nearly 1,500
positive psychology movies - 400 of them new to
this editionMore in-depth discussion of film
exemplars for each character strength, exploring
its dynamics, use for coping, benefits - and now
with movie exemplars of overuse and underuse of
each strengthNew exemplars include Edward in the
Twilight series (self-regulation) Robert Downey,
Jr.'s Sherlock Holmes (exceptional judgment/critic
al thinking) Lisbeth Salander in The Girl with
the Dragon Tattoo (prudence) The Artist (zest)
and dozens moreNew appendices listing
quotPostive Psychology Movies for
Children, Adolescents, and FamiliesquotquotMoves
of the Yearquotfor recent years and
quotPostive Psychology Short FilmsquotMor
extensive commentary on research and practice for
each of the 24 character strengths, now with over
800 scholarly referencesUpdated charts,
references, practitioner resources, and more!For
educators, researchers, and anyone striving for
personal growth and a fulfilling life! This
completely revised edition of the popular
Positive Psychology at the Movies provides a
unique way to learn and appreciate what is right
and best about human beings. Now with discussions
of nearly 1,500 movies, dozens of evocative movie
images, and much more! Positive psychology is
regarded as one of the most important
developments in the field of psychology over the
past century. This inspiring book uses movies as
a medium for learning about the latest research
and concepts, such as mindfulness, resilience,
meaning, positive relationships, achievement,
well-being, as well as the 24 character strengths
laid out by the VIA Institute of Character. Films
offer myriad examples of character strengths and
other positive psychology concepts and are
uniquely suited to learning about them
and inspiring new ways of thinking. This book
systematically discusses each of the 24 character
strengths, balancing film discussion, related
psychological research, and practical
applications. Each chapter outlines Key Concepts,
Relevant Research, an Exemplar from a key movie,
Overuse/Underuse, Key Enablers and Inhibitors,
Practical Applications, International Cinema, and
a Summary. Watching the films recommended in this
book will help the reader to practice the skill
of strengths-spotting in themselves and others,
inspiring self-improvement. Practical resources
include a suggested syllabus for a
complete positive psychology course based on
movies, a list of suitable movies for children,
adolescents, and families as well as a list of
questions for classroom and therapy discussions.
Positive Psychology at the Movies is conceived
for educators, students, practitioners, and
researchers, but anyone who loves movies and
wants to change their lives for the better will
find it inspiring and relevant. Read this book
to learn more about positive psychology and watch
these films to become a stronger person!
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