Mindfulness, Acceptance, and Positive Psychology

Todd B. Kashdan, PhD, is an associate professor of psychology and senior scientist at the Center for Consciousness and Transformation at George Mason University. He is the author of several books, including Curious? Discover the Missing Ingredient to a Fulfilling Life. His work has been featured in the New York Times, the Washington Post, and on CNN, National Public Radio, and other media outlets. Professional journals that Kashdan has written for include the Journal of Positive Psychology, the Journal of Anxiety Disorders, the Journal of Behavioral Medicine, and the Journal of Peronality, among many others.Joseph Ciarrochi, PhD, is a professor at University of Western Sydney. He works to help adolescents discover their voices and become forces of change in their communities. He has published a number of books that focus on promoting well- being and effectiveness in all domains of life. Topics include measuring and improving emotional intelligence, acceptance and commitment therapy (or mindfulness-based emotional intelligence training when used in a coaching context), and cultivating well-being.

Edited by two leading mental health professionals, Mindfulness, Acceptance, and Positive Psychology is the first book to successfully integrate key elements of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and positive psychology to promote healthy functioning in clients. By gaining an understanding of "the seven foundations of well-being," professionals will walk away with concrete, modernized strategies to use in clinical or private practice. A must-have read for any mental health professional interested in synthesizing ACT and positive psychology to help clients realize their full human potential.