Victoria Honeybourne

A Practical Guide to Happiness in Adults on the Autism Spectrum (eBook, ePUB)

A Positive Psychology Approach

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Clear and engaging, this book offers a refreshing positive psychology approach to mental health and autism. Moving away from neurotypical views of happiness, it sets out simple techniques to help adults on the spectrum improve their mental health.

Packed with helpful exercises for individuals and groups, it covers topics such as recognising character strengths, dealing with negative self-talk, building communication skills and self-awareness, and forming coping strategies for the workplace. Autistic individuals and professionals who work with them will find flexible and practical solutions to recurring negative thoughts, helping clear the path to a successful and happy future. A must-read for anyone on the spectrum or those who support them.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Februar 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781784509880
• Artikelnr.: 54927461

Autorenporträt

Victoria Honeybourne is a senior advisory teacher, trainer and writer. Her background is in special educational needs teaching and she is author of a number of books on the topic. She has a particular interest in promoting wellbeing amongst young people and females on the autism spectrum. She has a diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome and lives in Shropshire, UK.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction. 1. If you only have five minutes. 2. Understanding the autism
spectrum. 3. Understanding positive psychology. 4. Recognising, identifying
and using character strengths. 5. Cultivating positive emotions. 6.
Positive Coping. 7. Wellbeing. 8. Meaning, purpose and connection.
References. Appendices.