Exploring the Second Wave of Positive Psychology: A Masterclass on Meaning and Valued Living
Delve into the concept of Positive Psychology and its evolution as a separate field characterized by a focus on positivity and the pursuit of the good life. This masterclass emphasizes the importance of positive experiences, thinking, and behavior while also recognizing the role of negativity in creating positivity. Explore subjective well-being, psychological well-being, and how negative experiences can contribute to personal growth and well-being. Discover how the paradoxical search for happiness and meaning can impact overall well-being and the overuse of strengths. Ultimately, learn practical techniques to sculpt a fulfilling life akin to Michelangelo chiseling away at marble to reveal the masterpiece within.
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2 Second Wave Positive Psychology A MASTERCLASS ON MEANING AND VALUED LIVING
Chapter 2 Second Wave Positive Psychology Held (2004) Positive psychology has presented itself as a separate field of psychology which is characterised by a negativity about negativity itself.
Chapter 2 Second Wave Positive Psychology PP 1.0 - + the good life positive experiences positive thinking positive behaviour
Chapter 2 Second Wave Positive Psychology PP 2.0 the good life positive experiences positive thinking positive behaviour - + the meaningful life negative can create positive positive can create negative
Chapter 2 Second Wave Positive Psychology PP 1.0: Subjective well-being + - + positive affect negative affect life satisfaction
Chapter 2 Second Wave Positive Psychology PP 2.0: Psychological well-being self-acceptance environmental mastery purpose in life positive relationships personal growth autonomy
Chapter 2 Second Wave Positive Psychology Negative can create positive experiencing + mastering difficult situations personal growth
Chapter 2 Second Wave Positive Psychology Positive can create negative positive thinking can be a form of avoidance and can reduce well-being the paradoxical search for happiness and meaning overuse of strengths: e.g. extreme levels of optimism related with maladaptive risk-taking
Chapter 2 Second Wave Positive Psychology PP 2.0 in practice I saw this big piece of marble, saw David, and the only thing I needed to do was to remove the pieces that were unnecessary - Michelangelo
Chapter 2 Second Wave Positive Psychology PP 2.0 in practice awareness of factors that represent authenticity and agency awareness of factors that obscure authenticity and agency engaging in behaviour that increases authenticity and agency engaging in behaviour that reduces the impact of these factors
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