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  • Happiness--Found in Translation

    A Glossary of Joy from Around the World

    by Tim Lomas ...
    A beautifully illustrated dictionary of words from around the world that describe experiences of happiness for which there are no equivalents in the English language.Have you ever had a feeling that you couldn't quite describe because there was no word in English that captured it? Our ability to fully experience moments of joy in our lives can be limited by the words at our disposal. In this ... Read more

    $4.99 USD

  • Translating Happiness

    A Cross-Cultural Lexicon of Well-Being

    by Tim Lomas ...
    How embracing untranslatable terms for well-being—from the Finnish sisu to the Yiddish mensch—can enrich our emotional understanding and experience.Western psychology is rooted in the philosophies and epistemologies of Western culture. But what of concepts and insights from outside this frame of reference? Certain terms not easily translatable into English—for example, nirvāṇa (from Sanskrit), or ... Read more

    $21.99 USD

  • Happiness

    by Tim Lomas ...
    Series series The MIT Press Essential Knowledge series
    A concise and engaging exploration of how we understand happiness.What does it mean to feel happiness? As a state of mind, it’s elusive. As a concept—despite the plethora of pop psychology books on the subject—it’s poorly understood. In this volume in the MIT Press Essential Knowledge series, psychologist Tim Lomas offers a concise and engaging overview of our current understanding of happiness. ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

  • Wellbeing Literacy

    Theory and Practice Through Multidisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Lenses

    Edited by Lindsay G. Oades, Narelle Lemon, Jacqui Francis, Tim Lomas ...
    In this groundbreaking collection, editors Lindsay G. Oades, Narelle Lemon, Jacqui Francis, and Tim Lomas explore wellbeing literacy—the capability to understand and effectively use wellbeing language to enhance flourishing for oneself, others, and society. Drawing together international scholars across diverse disciplines, this volume examines how intentional communication about wellbeing serves ... Read more

    $57.99 USD

  • Applied Positive Psychology

    Integrated Positive Practice

    by Tim Lomas, Kate Hefferon, Itai Ivtzan, Kirsty Gardiner ...
    Updated with the latest theory and research and structured around a pioneering multidimensional model of wellbeing, this book equips you with the knowledge and tools to apply positive psychology to many areas of life.This includes interventions aimed at developing mental and physical functioning, as well as recommendations for enhancing relationships and reshaping organisational structures. A ... Read more

    $54.89 USD

  • The Routledge International Handbook of Critical Positive Psychology

    Edited by Nicholas J. L. Brown, Tim Lomas, Francisco Jose Eiroa-Orosa ...
    Series series Routledge International Handbooks
    Since the turn of the twenty-first century, the field of positive psychology has sought to implement a science of human flourishing so that we may lead happier, more fulfilling lives. It has found expression not only in academic papers but also popular books and, increasingly, in government policy. The Routledge International Handbook of Critical Positive Psychology is the first volume dedicated ... Read more

    $59.99 USD

  • Second Wave Positive Psychology

    Embracing the Dark Side of Life

    by Itai Ivtzan, Tim Lomas, Kate Hefferon, Piers Worth ...
    Positive psychology is currently equated with theory and research on the positive aspects of life. The reality could not be further from the truth. Positive psychology investigates and researches some of the most difficult and painful experiences. Second Wave Positive Psychology: Embracing the Dark Side of Life is an innovative and groundbreaking textbook that explores a variety of topics we ... Read more

    $61.99 USD

  • Mindfulness in Positive Psychology

    The Science of Meditation and Wellbeing

    Edited by Itai Ivtzan, Tim Lomas ...
    Mindfulness in Positive Psychology brings together the latest thinking in these two important disciplines. Positive psychology, the science of wellbeing and strengths, is the fastest growing branch of psychology, offering an optimal home for the research and application of mindfulness. As we contemplate mindfulness in the context of positive psychology, meaningful insights are being revealed in ... Read more

    $68.99 USD

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  • Oxford Handbook of Happiness

    Edited by Susan David, Ilona Boniwell, Amanda Conley Ayers ...
    Series series Oxford Library of Psychology
    In recent decades there has been a shift in focus from psychological and social problems-what might be called the "dark side" of humanity-to human well-being and flourishing. The Positive Psychology movement, along with changes in attitudes toward organisational and societal health, has generated a surge of interest in human happiness. The Oxford Handbook of Happiness is the definitive text for ... Read more

    $73.79 USD

  • Compassion

    Conceptualisations, Research and Use in Psychotherapy

    Edited by Paul Gilbert ...
    What is compassion, how does it affect the quality of our lives and how can we develop compassion for ourselves and others?Humans are capable of extreme cruelty but also considerable compassion. Often neglected in Western psychology, this book looks at how compassion may have evolved, and is linked to various capacities such as sympathy, empathy, forgiveness and warmth. Exploring the effects of ... Read more

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  • The Wiley Blackwell Handbook of Mindfulness

    Edited by Amanda Ie, Christelle T. Ngnoumen, Ellen J. Langer ...
    The Wiley Blackwell Handbook of Mindfulness brings together the latest multi-disciplinary research on mindfulness from a group of international scholars:Examines the origins and key theories of the two dominant Western approaches to mindfulnessCompares, contrasts, and integrates insights from the social psychological and Eastern-derived perspectivesDiscusses the implications for mindfulness across ... Read more

    $353.00 USD

  • Counseling Older Adults

    by John Blando ...
    Counseling older adults is not equivalent to counseling the general population, and specialized skills and knowledge, as well as sensitivity to the contexts in which older adults live, are essential in working successfully with this population. This text provides an introduction to gerontological counseling, integrating the basic skills of working with older adults with theories of counseling and ... Read more

    $76.99 USD