Positive Therapy: A Positive Psychological Theory of Therapeutic Practice

Joseph, Stephen; Linley, P. Alex

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“…If so, defensive processes may be used to support well-being and self-esteem without having integrated the adverse event in a revised self-structure. The risk of this process may be that a person becomes continuously more rigid and inauthentic (Joseph, 2011;Joseph & Linley, 2008a;Joseph & Linley, 2006).…”

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A Theory on Reports of Constructive (Real) and Illusory Posttraumatic Growth

Boerner

Joseph

Murphy

2017

Journal of Humanistic Psychology

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It has been suggested that self-reported posttraumatic growth could sometimes be considered as a way for people to protect themselves from the distress of trauma. In this case, reports of posttraumatic growth could be illusory. We suggest a theory on self-reported constructive (real) posttraumatic growth and illusory posttraumatic growth by using Rogers’s theory and the work by Vaillant. Through this theoretical framework, we attempt to explain when reports of posttraumatic growth are likely to be constructive and real and when such reports are likely to represent aspects of illusions. We will also consider the implications for research practice.

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Section: A Theory On Reports Of Posttraumatic Growth Based On Rogersmentioning

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A Theory on Reports of Constructive (Real) and Illusory Posttraumatic Growth

Boerner

Joseph

Murphy

2017

Journal of Humanistic Psychology

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“…Subsequently, in order to utilise the integrative principle of positive psychological practice postulated by Joseph and Linley (2006) within the process of assessment of individuals with psychosis, Mankiewicz, Gresswell and Turner (2013b) investigated levels of psychological distress and examined how experiences of psychosis affected the satisfaction with life of such individuals. Indeed, the presence of psychosis was accompanied by increased levels of psychological distress, and the sample's life satisfaction mean was placed within the 'slightly dissatisfied' score range.…”

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“…Lopez and Kerr (2006) emphasised that positive therapy practice needs to be based on core values of shared therapeutic goals, collaborative work, and reciprocally attainable results. Likewise, the crucial importance of adopting a person-centred stance in positive therapies was emphasised by Joseph and Linley (2006). As argued by the authors, in positive psychological practice, despite an initial focus on alleviating distressing symptoms, the clients ought to be supported in finding outlets and expression for their directional tendencies that are congruent with their intrinsic values.…”

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Toward positive psychosocial practice in psychosis: In pursuit of subjective wellbeing in severe mental illhealth

Mankiewicz¹

2015

Intnl. J. Wellbeing

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This article summarises and reflects on the scarce literature on the subject of positive psychosocial practice in the clinical specialism of complex and enduring mental health needs, such as psychosis. An attempt is made to demonstrate that such practice is not only achievable among individuals with severe psychological difficulties but, indeed, has already begun to develop, although it seems still in its infancy. The literature reviewed in this paper appears to indicate that a person with psychosis is as capable of experiencing subjective wellbeing as any other person in the general population. However, in order to promote wellbeing and sustained recovery among such individuals, a specialist psychosocial input needs to be delivered in a positive -that is integrative, person-based, collaborative, socially inclusive, and flow-inducing -manner. Furthermore, the article endeavours to demonstrate that in order to effect a fundamental shift in the perception of severe mental ill-health from a deficit-based and psychopathology-oriented stance toward a person-based and socially inclusive one, the principles of positive practice need to inform a wide range of clinical and social activities, including assessment, intervention, interpersonal reengagement and public policy development. It is nevertheless acknowledged that positive psychosocial approaches to psychosis are still in their infancy and relevant research studies remain considerably underrepresented, and in many aspects virtually non-existent. Hence, it is suggested that future research in positive clinical psychology within the specialty of complex, severe and enduring mental ill-health is actively encouraged and pursued by both clinicians and academics.

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“…Durante sus primeros años, este movimiento se caracterizó por estar primordialmente enfocado en la investigación, pero recientemente ha habido un enorme interés en las aplicaciones de la psicología positiva en diferentes ámbitos, entre ellos el clínico. Hasta ahora la literatura sobre la psicología positiva aplicada a la terapia ha resaltado especialmente la congruencia que existe entre la psicología positiva y la terapia humanista (Joseph y Linley, 2006), la terapia cognitivo conductual (Seligman, Rashid y Parks, 2006;Frisch, 2006) y, muy recientemente, la terapia de aceptación y compromiso (Kashdan y Ciarrochi, 2013).…”

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“…Tanto Joseph y Linley (2006) como Seligman y colaboradores (2006) han señalado que la psicología positiva se puede incorporar a casi cualquier abordaje terapéutico. Este trabajo argumenta que la psicología positiva puede combinarse de una forma particularmente productiva con un grupo de terapias denominadas "terapias constructivas" que incluyen a la terapia narrativa, la colaborativa y la centrada en soluciones.…”

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Psicología Positiva y Terapias Constructivas: Una Propuesta Integradora

Tarragona

2013

Ter Psicol

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ResumenLa psicología positiva estudia el funcionamiento óptimo de las personas, utiliza el método científico para investigar las experiencias, rasgos e instituciones positivas. Las terapias "constructivas", que incluyen la terapia centrada en soluciones, la narrativa y la colaborativa, se centran en construir sobre las excepciones a los problemas, indagan sobre las fortalezas y recursos de los clientes y parten de la base de que las personas quieren tener buenas relaciones y vidas plenas. Este artículo plantea por qué y cómo, a pesar de provenir de tradiciones intelectuales diferentes, la psicología positiva y las terapias constructivas pueden integrarse y enriquecerse mutuamente en la práctica terapéutica. Palabras clave: psicología positiva, terapia narrativa, terapia colaborativa, terapia centrada en soluciones AbstractPositive psychology studies people´s optimal functioning. It uses the scientific method to research positive experiences, traits and institutions. "Constructive therapies" include solution focused, narrative and collaborative therapies. These approaches focus on building upon exceptions to problems, inquire about clients´ strengths and resources and are based on the premise that people want to have good relationships and full lives. This article discusses why and how positive psychology and constructive therapies, despite coming from different intellectual traditions, can enrich each other and be integrated in clinical work. IntroducciónLa psicología positiva estudia científicamente el funcionamiento óptimo de las personas y se propone descubrir y promover los factores que les permiten a los individuos y a las comunidades vivir plenamente. Durante sus primeros años, este movimiento se caracterizó por estar primordialmente enfocado en la investigación, pero recientemente ha habido un enorme interés en las aplicaciones de la psicología positiva en diferentes ámbitos, entre ellos el clínico. Hasta ahora la literatura sobre la psicología positiva aplicada a la terapia ha resaltado especialmente la congruencia que existe entre la psicología positiva y la terapia humanista (Joseph y Linley, 2006), la terapia cognitivo conductual (Seligman, Rashid y Parks, 2006;Frisch, 2006) y, muy recientemente, la terapia de aceptación y compromiso (Kashdan y Ciarrochi, 2013).Tanto Joseph y Linley (2006) como Seligman y colaboradores (2006) han señalado que la psicología positiva se puede incorporar a casi cualquier abordaje terapéutico. Este trabajo argumenta que la psicología positiva puede combinarse de una forma particularmente productiva con un grupo de terapias denominadas "terapias constructivas" que incluyen a la terapia narrativa, la colaborativa y la centrada en soluciones. Ofrezco también algunos ejemplos para ilustrar cómo estos dos dominios, la psicología positiva y las terapias constructivas, pueden enriquecerse mutuamente.Antes de hablar de cómo integrar la psicología positiva y las terapias constructivas, puede ser útil hacer un breve repaso de en qué consiste cada una.

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Positive Therapy: A Positive Psychological Theory of Therapeutic Practice

Cited by 73 publications

References 31 publications

A Theory on Reports of Constructive (Real) and Illusory Posttraumatic Growth

A Theory on Reports of Constructive (Real) and Illusory Posttraumatic Growth

Toward positive psychosocial practice in psychosis: In pursuit of subjective wellbeing in severe mental illhealth

Psicología Positiva y Terapias Constructivas: Una Propuesta Integradora

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