On the following pages you will find interesting information from the fields of psychology and psychotherapy:
Authentic Happiness — a website about positive psychology
www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu
Positive psychology was founded by psychologist Martin P. Seligman. It aims to study the human being with all their potentials, capacities and abilities in order to foster them — in contrast to earlier research programmes that focused mainly on investigating and reducing human suffering. Positive psychology is partly rooted in humanistic psychology, which likewise takes a holistic view of the human being and assumes an inherent potential for growth and development.
I feel close to both research traditions, which have shaped my view of the person and my work as a psychotherapist. Humanistic/existential psychotherapists whose work is particularly important to me include Erich Fromm, Viktor Frankl and Irvin Yalom.
Greater Good in Action — science-based practices for a meaningful life
ggia.berkeley.edu
A site presenting various methods for increasing positive emotions (such as gratitude, compassion, forgiveness, awe and joy). Many simple and short exercises that can be practised daily. Unfortunately, the site is currently only available in English.