101 Stories for Enhancing Happiness and Well-Being: Using Metaphors in Positive Psychology and Therapy PDF
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“George Burns shares wonderful stories that reveal his kindness and warmth while also providing engaging glimpses of true wisdom. Particularly impres- sive is how Burns promotes core values of decency and optimism while pro- moting insight and growth. Every reader will be a better therapist—and a better person—by absorbing the profound messages in this superb book.” —Michael D. Yapko, PhD, clinical psychologist and author of The Discriminating Therapist and Essentials of Hypnosis “In an engaging and lively style, George Burns takes the reader through a fascinating journey across different facets of the psychotherapeutic commu- nication. This book shows readers how to collaborate with clients to build therapeutic strategies through use of metaphors and stories. Theoretically grounded in positive psychology, the approach focuses on the promotion of hope, mindfulness, personal strengths, and acceptance.” —Antonella Delle Fave, MD, professor of psychology at the University of Milan, Italy “Deploying the knowledge that stories can heal and enhance our lives, master storyteller and psychotherapist George Burns offers readers a wealth of inspir- ing stories covering specific facets of ourselves including empowerment, work and relationships. I warmly recommend this delightfully accessible book to anyone wishing to lead a happier and more fulfilled life.” —Felicia Huppert, PhD, emeritus professor of psychology at the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom 101 Stories for Enhancing Happiness and Well-Being 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 pro- fessionals. 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. George W. Burns is a clinical psychologist, adjunct professor of psychology at the Cairnmillar Institute of Psychotherapy and Counseling, and director of the Milton H. Erickson Institute of Western Australia. He conducts work- shops worldwide, has authored 8 books, and volunteers as a psychologist in developing countries such as Bhutan. 101 Stories for Enhancing Happiness and Well-Being Using Metaphors in Positive Psychology and Therapy George W. Burns First published 2017 by Routledge 711 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017 and by Routledge 2 Park Square, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon, OX14 4RN Routledge is an imprint of the Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business © 2017 George W. Burns The right of George W. Burns to be identified as author of this work has been asserted by him in accordance with sections 77 and 78 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reprinted or reproduced or utilised in any form or by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, now known or hereafter invented, including photocopying and recording, or in any information storage or retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publishers. Trademark notice: Product or corporate names may be trademarks or registered trademarks, and are used only for identification and explanation without intent to infringe. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Names: Burns, George W. (George William), author. Title: 101 stories for enhancing happiness and well-being : using metaphors in positive psychology / George W Burns. Other titles: One hundred one healing stories for enhancing happiness and well-being | One hundred and one healing stories for enhancing happiness and well-being Description: 1 Edition. | New York : Routledge, 2017. | Includes bibliographical references and index. Identifiers: LCCN 2016025776 | ISBN 9781138935822 (hardback : alk. paper) | ISBN 9781138935839 (pbk. : alk. paper) | ISBN 9781315672854 (ebook) Subjects: LCSH: Happiness. | Well-being. | Metaphor—Therapeutic use. | Narrative therapy. | Positive psychology. Classification: LCC BF575.H27 B877 2017 | DDC 150.19/88—dc23 LC record available at https://lccn.loc.gov/2016025776 ISBN: 978-1-138-93582-2 (hbk) ISBN: 978-1-138-93583-9 (pbk) ISBN: 978-1-315-67285-4 (ebk) Typeset in Galliard by Apex CoVantage, LLC This one is dedicated to the two most special boys in my life, my grandsons, Taran James and Oscar Cameron. My deepest wish is that both of your lives will be rich in stories of health, happiness, and love. Contents Acknowledgments xiv PART ONE Orienting to Happiness-Enhancing Stories 1 Introduction 3 What Do I Mean By Metaphor? 4 Why Use Metaphors in Therapy? 5 Why This Book? 6 What Does This Book Offer? 6 What Is the Link between Positive Psychology, CBT, Mindfulness, and Metaphors? 7 The PRO Approach for Assessing Outcomes 10 Problems Addressed 10 Resources Developed 12 Pleasure and Positive Emotions 13 Engagement, Mindfulness, and Flow 13 Relationships 13 Meaning and Purpose 13 Accomplishment and Achievements 13 Outcomes Offered 14 1 Take an Outcome-Oriented Assumption, Attitude, and Approach 15 2 Enquire About the Client’s Desired Therapeutic Goal 15 3 Shift the Negative to the Positive 16 4 Question a Global Goal 16 5 Explore Specific Outcomes 16 6 Anticipate a Positive Outcome 17 7 Reinforce Any Steps Toward the Outcome 17 Applying the PRO Assessment for Outcomes 17
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