For educators, practitioners, researchers, and everyone striving for personal growth
and a fulfilling life! This completely revised edition of a classic in the field provides
a unique way to learn about positive psychology and what is right and best about
human beings. Positive Psychology at the Movies now reviews nearly 1,500 movies,
includes dozens of evocative film images, and is replete with practical aids to
learning.
Positive psychology is one of the most important modern developments in psychology.
Films brilliantly illustrate character strengths and other positive psychology
concepts and inspire new ways of thinking about human potential. Positive
Psychology at the Movies uses movies to introduce the latest research, practices,
and concepts in this field of psychology.
This book systematically discusses each of the 24 character strengths, balancing
film discussion, related psychological research, and practical applications. Practical
resources include a syllabus for a positive psychology course using movies, films
suitable for children, adolescents, and families, and questions likely to inspire
classroom and therapy discussions.
Positive Psychology at the Movies was written for educators, students, practitioners,
and researchers, but anyone who loves movies and wants to change his or her life
will find it inspiring and relevant. Watching the movies recommended in this book
will help the reader practice the skill of strengths-spotting in themselves and others
and support personal growth and self-improvement. Read this book to learn more
about positive psychology - and watch these films to become a better person!

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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 100 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!