Positive Psychology in the Clinical Domains: Research and Practice

Part I. Positive Constructs and Their Role in Clinical Domains.- Chapter 1. Positive Psychology and Clinical Psychology: Common Philosophical Backgrounds, Early Contributors, and Future Integrations.- Chapter 2. Positive Human Health, Resilience and Their Psychosomatic Underpinnings.- Chapter 3. Positive Personality Traits and Positive Human Functioning.- Part II. The Promotion of Positivity in Clinical Practice.- Chapter 4. Positive Interventions and Their Effectiveness with Clinical Populations.- Chapter 5. Hope, Optimism, Goals and Passion.- Chapter 6. Life Adversities, Traumatic Events and Positive Reactions.- Chapter 7. Love, Empathy and Altruism and their Clinical Implications.- Chapter 8. Gratitude, Spirituality and Meaning: Their Clinical Implications.- Concluding Remarks, Future Perspectives and Author's Comments.