Positive Psychology at the Movies : Using Films to Build Virtues and Character Strengths

by Niemiec, Ryan M.

• ISBN13: 9780889373525
• ISBN10: 0889373523
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-07-01
• Publisher: HOGREFE & HUBER PUBLISHERS

Summary

Shows how to use film to learn about concepts and real-life benefits of positive psychology for self-improvement and in classes or seminars. Topics include the virtue of wisdom and knowledge, virtue of temperance, and virtue of transcendence. For individuals or groups and for teaching concepts and benefits of positive psychology. Softcover.

Author Biography

Danny Wedding directs the Missouri Institute of Mental Health, a policy, research, and training center associated with the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine.

Table of Contents

Introduction and Background
Introduction	p. 1
Virtues and Strengths in Movies
The Virtue of Wisdom and Knowledge	p. 13
Wisdom and Knowledge I: Creativity and Curiosity	p. 15
Wisdom and Knowledge II: Open-mindedness, Love of Learning, and Perspective	p. 35
The Virtue of Courage	p. 55
Courage I: Bravery and Integrity	p. 57
Courage II: Vitality and Persistence	p. 73
The Virtue of Humanity	p. 91
Humanity I: Love	p. 93
Humanity II: Kindness and Social Intelligence	p. 111
The Virtue of Justice	p. 133
Justice: Citizenship, Fairness, and Leadership	p. 135
The Virtue of Temperance	p. 159
Temperance: Forgiveness, Humility, Prudence, and Self-regulation	p. 161
The Virtue of Transcendence	p. 193
Transcendence I: Appreciation of Beauty/Excellence and Gratitude	p. 195
Transcendence II: Hope and Humor	p. 213
Transcendence III: Spirituality	p. 233
Conclusion and Appendices
Conclusion: Summary and Future Directions	p. 253
Exemplars in Positive Psychology at the Movies	p. 255
Questions for Classroom, Therapy, and Movie Group Discussions	p. 256
Positive Psychology Movie Clips	p. 257
Syllabus of a Positive Psychology Course that Uses Movies	p. 258
Website Resources: Movies, Positive Psychology, and Strength Building	p. 261
100 Years...100 Cheers: America's Most Inspiring Movies (2006)	p. 262
Positive Psychology Movies	p. 263
References	p. 278
Index	p. 298
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