ABSTRACT

Research shows us clearly what works in counseling and psychotherapy. Often by the time clients enter a therapist’s office they have been told what to do—often soundly and sensibly—by well-meaning family, friends, and health professionals. The challenge for the effective therapist is how to communicate these same, sound messages in ways that the client is more likely to take on board, act on, and benefit from.

101 Stories for Enhancing Happiness and Well-Being harnesses the power of stories to translate the research from positive psychology into effective and practical therapeutic interventions. It communicates the core processes for enhancing happiness and well-being in ways that are easy to understand and incorporate into one’s therapeutic practice and clients’ lives.

part One|20 pages

Orienting to Happiness-Enhancing Stories

chapter |7 pages

Introduction

chapter |9 pages

The PRO Approach for Assessing Outcomes

chapter |2 pages

A Gratuitous Opening Story

The Power of Stories

part Two|219 pages

Happiness-Enhancing Stories

chapter 1|12 pages

On Being a Goal-Setter and Goal-Achiever

chapter 2|13 pages

On Finding and Using Strengths

chapter 3|12 pages

On Being Empowered

chapter 4|13 pages

On Being Accepting

chapter 5|13 pages

On Being Mindful

chapter 6|12 pages

On Being a Reframer

chapter 7|13 pages

On Changing Patterns of Behavior

chapter 8|12 pages

On Learning from Experience

chapter 9|13 pages

On Being Compassionate

chapter 10|12 pages

On Caring for One’s Self

chapter 11|13 pages

On Being a Positive Thinker

chapter 12|14 pages

On Being Emotionally Positive and Engaged

chapter 13|13 pages

On Being in Social Relationships

chapter 14|14 pages

On Improving Loving Relationships

chapter 15|13 pages

On Finding Meaning and Wisdom

chapter 16|13 pages

On Being a Problem-Solver

chapter 17|12 pages

On Being Happy

part Three|8 pages

Creating Your Own Happiness-Enhancing Stories