Theory & Books
Here you will find theoretical positive psychology articles, book summaries, and reviews that explain scientific concepts and findings in the field for the sake of understanding and mastering these topics.
What are Mental Health Theories? (Incl. List)
Have you ever met with a counselor or therapist and thought, “This is not a good fit?” It might have had something to do with [...]
What is the Mental Health Continuum Model?
Think about it. When a person behaves oddly or deviates from the societal standards of normality, we address him/her in so many ways – depressed, [...]
The 20 Best Books on Appreciative Inquiry
Appreciative inquiry is a strength-based approach addressing change and is considered a constructive alternative to traditional problem-solving approaches. The intention in this process is to [...]
The Connections Between Positive Psychology & Mental Health
In the past, many therapists focused primarily on challenges and symptoms of mental health disorders – how to treat “problems.” The focus of mental health [...]
88+ Must-Read Positive Psychology Books
As extensive as this list of positive psychology books may be, it will never be ‘finished’ or ‘complete’. To make the list as valuable as [...]
What is Environmental Psychology?
The term “environmental psychology” might be a bit ambiguous or confusing to you; if it is, you’re certainly not alone. It’s not a very large [...]
What is Kaplan’s Attention Restoration Theory (ART)?
Spending time in nature, by watching a sunset, gazing at the ocean or mountains, sitting in a park, escaping to the countryside or a nature [...]
What Is Positive Psychology & Why Is It Important?
If you’ve been hearing the term “positive psychology” thrown around a lot, but you’re not quite sure what it is, you’ve come to the right [...]
Abraham Maslow, His Theory & Contribution to Psychology
Abraham Maslow was one of the most influential psychologists of the twentieth century. Among his many contributions to psychology were his advancements to the field [...]
Big Five Personality Traits: The OCEAN Model Explained
The Big Five personality traits are all about the following question: “Who are you?” It’s a simple enough question, but it’s one of the hardest [...]
