8 Ways to Hope Charting a Path through Uncertain Times

by Miller, William R.

• ISBN13: 9781462551286
• ISBN10: 1462551289
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2024-08-06
• Publisher: The Guilford Press

Summary

You can't take a leap of faith without it. It lets you dream of a brighter future. And in a world worn down by political conflict, climate change, war, and other perils, many fear losing it. Pioneering psychologist William R. Miller takes a fresh look at hope and its transformative potential in this concise, compassionate book. He identifies 8 different facets of hope that even die-hard pessimists can cultivate in order to clarify their goals, envision new possibilities, find purpose, enhance motivation, and persevere against tough odds. Vivid personal stories, historical examples, and cutting-edge scientific findings reveal how choosing hope over fear can be a powerful force for change.
 

Author Biography

William R. Miller, PhD, is Emeritus Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico. He introduced motivational interviewing in a 1983 article and in the first edition of Motivational Interviewing (1991), coauthored with Stephen Rollnick. Dr. Miller’s research has focused particularly on the treatment and prevention of addictions and more broadly on the psychology of change. He is a recipient of two career achievement awards from the American Psychological Association, the international Jellinek Memorial Award, and an Innovators Award from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, among many other honors. His publications include 65 books and over 400 articles and chapters. His website is https://williamrmiller.net.
 

Table of Contents

Preface
1. Finding Our Way in the Dark
2. Desire
3. Probability
4. Possibility
5. Optimism: High Hopes
6. Trust
7. Meaning and Purpose
8. Perseverance
9. Hope Beyond Hope
10. Choosing Hope
Notes
Index
About the Author