Happiness 101: A how-to guide in positive psychology for people who are depressed, languishing, or flourishing. The Facilitator's Manual.

About the Book

Happiness 101: A how-to guide in positive psychology for people who are depressed, languishing, or flourishing, The Facilitator’s Manual provides research about the latest findings in positive psychology that are instrumental in helping individuals achieve a state of happiness. The manual offers up to nine group session plans with interventions for participants to complete. It can be used like a textbook as it amasses the latest research all in one place, saving you the time of finding the information and preparing it, allowing you to focus on clients instead. It comes with a complete list of references to find the original sources easily. Combined with Happiness 101: A how-to guide in positive psychology for people who are depressed, languishing, or flourishing, The Participant’s Manual, you are well on your way to running your own group on happiness! The participant´s manual is also available on this website. Modules include: 1. Myths and Beliefs about Happiness 2. The benefits of happiness 3. Adaptation, genetics, and circumstances 4. Intervention principles: Effort, fit, variety, timing. 5. Positive emotions 6. Theory of Authentic Happiness (Seligman, 2002) 7. Flow 8. Physical activity and exercise 9. Positive interventions

About the Author

Louise Lambert is a Registered Psychologist in Alberta, Canada. She has traveled, studied, and worked extensively in South Africa, France, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen among other places. She has worked in family violence, HIV/AIDS, counselor training, community development, education, and is currently working in mental health. Regardless of the target population or setting, her main interest is helping people live their best lives. She has published in the Journal of Health Policy and Planning, Canadian Journal of Counselling, BMJ (Online version), and was featured in Intercultures Magazine. She is an avid marathon runner, enjoys reading, learning new languages, and catching up with friends across the globe. Soon, she will be moving to Australia to begin yet another chapter of her life.