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Creating Transformation Through Positive Psychology

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Erekson critiqued in their 2008 research article, “The positive psychology movement with its emphasis on giving preference to positive emotions seems misguided in a clinical context.” The revised goal is to “increase flourishing by increasing positive emotion, engagement, meaning, positive relationships, and accomplishment—PERMA.”

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Relationship

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Other people matter”, is what Christopher Peterson, one of the founders of positive psychology used to say when summarizing what positive psychology was about (Peterson, 2008). Humans need water, food, and air to survive, but also positive emotion, engagement, meaning, accomplishment, and positive relationships to thrive. Vol 10, No.

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Fact vs. Fiction

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However, in her 2008 discussion on narrative in coaching, Dr. Stefanie Reissner identified that stories are often associated with lying (‘telling stories’), and inviting a client to ‘tell a story’ may not lead to the desired outcome. 3] Reissner (2008). [4]Drake, 5] Reissner (2008). [6]Reissner 9] Reissner (2008). [10]ICF

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The SEED Growth System Coaching Model

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To reduce the potential pitfalls of premature goal setting valuing the pre-contemplation and contemplation stages of the change process” (Mukherjee 2008) 10 is woven into the sense-making phase. Envision Executives come to coaching for many reasons but ‘the bottom line is change’ (Mukherjee 2008) 10.

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School Staff Wellbeing

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Instead of placing a focus on the components of mental illness, positive psychology focuses on how the positive events in a person’s life form their identity (Peterson, 2008). What have you accomplished so far? 2008, May 16). Martin Seligman is said by many to be a pioneer in the study of positive psychology. Relationships.

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Empower Woman with Coaching

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O’Neil, Hopkins, and Bilimoria (2008) indicate that women who receive coaching during career transitions are better equipped to manage the associated stress and uncertainty, resulting in more positive career outcomes. By setting clear, achievable goals, clients can experience a sense of accomplishment and progress, which boosts self-efficacy.

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Progress vs. Perfection

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Having such a view creates a love of learning and resilience that is essential for great accomplishment. Perfectionistmeasure their self-worth by productivity and accomplishment. We had just emerged from the 2008 economic crisis where the Financial Industry (the industry which I was working in at that time) was the most badly hit.