Perspective : The Calm Within the Storm

著者名：Wicks, Robert J.

Oxford University Press（2014/02/03発売）

• 言語：ENG
• ISBN：9780199944552
• eISBN：9780199389582

Description

For generations, classic wisdom literature has taught that a healthy perspective can replenish our thirst for a meaningful and rewarding life. From its inception clinical psychology has followed suit, revealing that how we see ourselves and the world is more important than what we see or have-in essence, that a healthy perspective is tantamount to possessing the psychological "pearl of great price."Robert J. Wicks, world-renowned psychologist and author of Bounce: Living the Resilient Life, has written a powerful guide for discovering and regaining a balanced and healthy perspective. Combining classic wisdom with cutting-edge research in cognitive behavioral therapy and positive psychology, his new book, Perspective, offers concrete steps for overcoming doubt and resistance to openness, so that beneficial life changes become possible. Drawing on the psychology of mindfulness, gratitude, and happiness, Dr. Wicks also reveals how a healthy perspective makes us more aware of the beneficial things already present in our lives.Perspective teaches us to see ourselves more completely and will inspire us to become the calm within the storm, better able to enjoy our experiences, maintain balance in our professional and personal lives, and reach out to others without being pulled down in the process.

Table of Contents

The Psychological Pearl of Great Price ~ A ProloguePsychological Portals to Experiencing: A Healthier PerspectiveA Time to See: Creating Space for a More Mindful LifeSeeing Ourselves More Completely: Fathoming the Lessons of Positive Psychology and Narrative TherapyPreventing "Spiritual Alzheimer's": Understanding the Modern Psychology of Gratitude and HappinessSeeing in the Darkness: Appreciating the Promising Paradox of Posttraumatic GrowthUncovering and Facing Inner Roadblocks: Overcoming Resistances to Openness and ChangeThe Calm within the Storm ~ An EpilogueAppendix I: Once Through the Portals: Daily Reflections on Reinforcing a Healthy PerspectiveReferencesReading a Bit FurtherAcknowledgmentsPermissionsIndex