To date, several attempts have been made to incorporate specific Positive Psychology theories into counselling, e.g. the VIA strengths and virtues classification. There are also several Positive Psychology Interventions being implemented in counselling sessions. The aim of the present Research Topic is, however, to address the recent advances towards a more consolidated view of the “positive approaches” to counselling in different settings (school, work, family, and community) which integrates the Third Wave Positive Psychology.
The manuscripts could focus on combining theoretically or applying in practice the “positive approaches” with the Third Wave Positive Psychology which involves becoming interdisciplinary and multicultural. More specifically, Third Wave Posivie Psychology calls us to assume:
a) contextual approaches that take into account
interpersonal and ecological factors,
b) approaches that address the complexity of the world by incorporating systems’ principles,
c) approaches that focus on the inclusion of constructs, words, theories, and methodologies developed in non-Western contexts,
d) ethical approaches that prioritize guidelines and frameworks for those
engaging with Positive Psychology.
Moreover, the Third Wave Positive Psychology invites us to embrace a wide range of methodologies, such as
a) qualitative and mixed methods,
b) implicit approaches that go beyond
the self-report measures,
c) computational techniques that use different data types – including text, pictures, and behaviours.
Talking about “positive approaches” in counselling, we mean the application of core Positive Psychology theories and models in the counselling practice. They have an added value to therapeutic factors, like the counselling relationship, the skills of the counselor, and the techniques used. Such models are the Broaden-and-Build theory of positive emotions, the wellbeing theories that focus on both hedonic and eudaimonic aspects of lives, the theories on psychological resilience of
individuals and systems, the pillars of Positive Psychotherapy, but also the principles of the second wave in Positive Psychology.
Positive Psychology can contribute to counselling in many ways. The gradual integration of its principles and interventions could enhance the effectiveness of the counselling process.
Manuscripts that focus on integrating the third wave of Positive Psychology in counselilng are welcome. The studies could focus on the contributions of this approach to the counselling relationships, skills, techniques, exercises, ethics, and deontology. Research can create a new narrative towards an integrated Positive Counseling model in different counselling settings, e.g. school,
work, family, and community.
A plethora of article types could be submitted in this Research Topic: Original research, Systematic Reviews, Methods, Reviews, Policy and Practice Reviews, Hypothesis and Theory, Perspective, Case Reports, Brief Research Reports, and Opinion articles.
To date, several attempts have been made to incorporate specific Positive Psychology theories into counselling, e.g. the VIA strengths and virtues classification. There are also several Positive Psychology Interventions being implemented in counselling sessions. The aim of the present Research Topic is, however, to address the recent advances towards a more consolidated view of the “positive approaches” to counselling in different settings (school, work, family, and community) which integrates the Third Wave Positive Psychology.
The manuscripts could focus on combining theoretically or applying in practice the “positive approaches” with the Third Wave Positive Psychology which involves becoming interdisciplinary and multicultural. More specifically, Third Wave Posivie Psychology calls us to assume:
a) contextual approaches that take into account
interpersonal and ecological factors,
b) approaches that address the complexity of the world by incorporating systems’ principles,
c) approaches that focus on the inclusion of constructs, words, theories, and methodologies developed in non-Western contexts,
d) ethical approaches that prioritize guidelines and frameworks for those
engaging with Positive Psychology.
Moreover, the Third Wave Positive Psychology invites us to embrace a wide range of methodologies, such as
a) qualitative and mixed methods,
b) implicit approaches that go beyond
the self-report measures,
c) computational techniques that use different data types – including text, pictures, and behaviours.
Talking about “positive approaches” in counselling, we mean the application of core Positive Psychology theories and models in the counselling practice. They have an added value to therapeutic factors, like the counselling relationship, the skills of the counselor, and the techniques used. Such models are the Broaden-and-Build theory of positive emotions, the wellbeing theories that focus on both hedonic and eudaimonic aspects of lives, the theories on psychological resilience of
individuals and systems, the pillars of Positive Psychotherapy, but also the principles of the second wave in Positive Psychology.
Positive Psychology can contribute to counselling in many ways. The gradual integration of its principles and interventions could enhance the effectiveness of the counselling process.
Manuscripts that focus on integrating the third wave of Positive Psychology in counselilng are welcome. The studies could focus on the contributions of this approach to the counselling relationships, skills, techniques, exercises, ethics, and deontology. Research can create a new narrative towards an integrated Positive Counseling model in different counselling settings, e.g. school,
work, family, and community.
A plethora of article types could be submitted in this Research Topic: Original research, Systematic Reviews, Methods, Reviews, Policy and Practice Reviews, Hypothesis and Theory, Perspective, Case Reports, Brief Research Reports, and Opinion articles.
