{"product_id":"second-wave-positive-psychology-9781138818668","title":"Second Wave Positive Psychology","description":"\u003cp\u003ePositive 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 consider to be part of the dark side of life while emphasising their role in our positive functioning and transformation as human beings. This more nuanced approach to the notions of positive and negative can be described as the second wave of Positive Psychology. Positive Psychology is one of the fastest growing and least understood branches of psychology. Exploring topics at the heart of Positive Psychology  such as meaning  resilience  human development  mortality  change  suffering  and spirituality  this book engages with so-called negative matters from a Positive Psychology angle  showing how the path of personal development can involve experiences which  while challenging  can lead to growth  insight  healing and transformation. Containing useful resources  case studies  practical exercises and chapter summaries  Second Wave Positive Psychology is an essential guide for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying positive psychology  as well as clinicians wanting to know more about the subject. It will also be relevant to the layperson who is interested in positive psychology.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45953207795765,"sku":"ByrdShop_1138818666","price":50.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781138818668.jpg?v=1788181583","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/second-wave-positive-psychology-9781138818668","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}