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CAPP have a range of publications that are available for purchasing from the Amazon Website. Please select from the accordions below.

Books:

Huppert, F. A., & Linley, P. A. (Eds.). (2010). Major works on happiness and well-being (four volumes). London: Routledge.

Biswas-Diener, R. (2010). Practicing Positive Psychology Coaching. Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons.

Biswas-Diener, R. (2010). Positive psychology as a mechanism for social change. Dordrecht, Netherlands: Springer.

Linley, P. A., Harrington, S., & Page, N. (Eds.). (2009). Oxford handbook of positive psychology and work. New York: Oxford University Press.

Linley, A., Willars, J., Stairs, M., Page, N., & Biswas-Diener, R. (2009). Strengths: What you can do, love to do, and find it hard to do – and why it matters. Coventry, UK: CAPP Press.

Linley, A. (2008). Average to A+: Realising strengths in yourself and others. Coventry, UK: CAPP Press.

Fox Eades, J. M. (2008). Celebrating strengths: Building strengths-based schools. Coventry, UK: CAPP Press.

Joseph, S., & Linley, P. A. (Eds.). (2008). Trauma, recovery and growth: Positive psychological perspectives on posttraumatic stress. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.

Diener, E. & Biswas-Diener, R. (2008). Happiness: Unlocking the mysteries of psychological wealth. Boston: Blackwell.

Biswas-Diener, R. & Dean, B. (2007). Positive psychology coaching: Putting the science of happiness to work for your clients. Hoboken, new Jersey: john Wiley & Sons.

Joseph, S., & Linley, P. A. (2006). Positive therapy: A meta-theory for positive psychological practice. London: Taylor & Francis.

Linley, P. A., & Joseph, S. (Eds.). (2004). Positive psychology in practice. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.

Book Chapters:

Carter, D., & Page, N. (in press). Strengths coaching. In S. J. Lopez (Ed.), The encyclopaedia of positive psychology. Oxford: Blackwell.

Joseph, S., & Linley, P. A. (2004). Positive therapy: A positive psychological theory of therapeutic practice. In P.A. Linley & S. Joseph (Eds.), Positive psychology in practice (pp. 354-368). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Joseph, S., & Linley, P. A. (2006). Positive therapy: The interface of positive psychology and psychotherapy. In A. Delle Fave (Ed.), Dimensions of well-being: Research and intervention (pp. 400-414). Milano, Italy: FrancoAngeli.

Joseph, S., & Linley, P. A. (in press). Positive therapy. In S. J. Lopez (Ed.), The encyclopaedia of positive psychology. Oxford: Blackwell.

Joseph, S., & Linley, P. A. (in press). Positive psychological perspectives on posttraumatic stress: An integrative psychosocial framework. In S. Joseph & P. A. Linley (Eds.), Trauma, recovery and growth: Positive psychological perspectives on posttraumatic stress. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.

Joseph, S., & Linley, P. A. (in press). Psychological assessment of growth following adversity: A review. In S. Joseph & P. A. Linley (Eds.), Trauma, recovery and growth: Positive psychological perspective on posttraumatic stress. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.

Joseph, S., & Linley, P. A. (in press). Reflections on theory and practice in trauma, recovery and growth: An integrative perspective on posttraumatic stress and growth following adversity. In S. Joseph & P. A. Linley (Eds.), Trauma, recovery and growth: Positive psychological perspective on posttraumatic stress. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.

Linley, P. A. (in press). Strengths perspective (positive psychology). In S. J. Lopez (Ed.), The encyclopaedia of positive psychology. Oxford: Blackwell.

Linley, P. A. (in press). Strengths (personality). In S. J. Lopez (Ed.), The encyclopaedia of positive psychology. Oxford: Blackwell.

Linley, P. A. (in press). Positive psychology (history). In S. J. Lopez (Ed.), The encyclopaedia of positive psychology. Oxford: Blackwell.

Linley, P. A., & Harrington, S. (in press). Integrating positive psychology and coaching psychology: Shared assumptions and aspirations? In S. Palmer & A. Whybrow (Eds.), Handbook of coaching psychology: A guide for practitioners. London: Routledge.

Linley, P. A., & Joseph, S. (2004). Applied positive psychology: A new perspective for professional practice. In P.A. Linley & S. Joseph (Eds.), Positive psychology in practice (pp. 3-12). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.

Linley, P. A., & Joseph, S. (2004). Toward a theoretical foundation for positive psychology in practice. In P.A. Linley & S. Joseph (Eds.), Positive psychology in practice (pp. 713-731). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Linley, P. A., & Joseph, S. (in press). Posttraumatic growth. In S. J. Lopez (Ed.), The encyclopaedia of positive psychology. Oxford: Blackwell.

Linley, P. A., & Joseph, S. (in press). Posttraumatic growth. In G. Reyes, J. Elhai, & J. Ford (Eds.), Encyclopedia of psychological trauma. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.

Linley, P. A., Joseph, S., Maltby, J., Harrington, S., & Wood, A. M. (in press). Positive psychology applications. In C. R. Snyder & S. J. Lopez (Eds.), Handbook of positive psychology (2nd ed.). New York: Oxford University Press.

Linley, P. A., & Maltby, J. (in press). Personal responsibility. In S. J. Lopez (Ed.), The encyclopaedia of positive psychology. Oxford: Blackwell.

Page, N., & Carter, D. (in press). Strengths-based organization. In S. J. Lopez (Ed.), The encyclopaedia of positive psychology. Oxford: Blackwell.

Page, N., Govindji, R., Carter, D., & Linley, P. A. (in press). Gestión positiva de los recursos humanos: Aplicaciones de una gestión basada en las fortalezas del empleado. [Positive Human Resource Management: Applications of strengths-based organisation across the employee life cycle]. In C. Vázquez & G. Hervás (Eds.), Intervenciones psicológicas basadas en la Psicología Positiva [Psychological interventions based on positive psychology]. Bilbao, Spain: Desclee de Brouwer.

Journals: Special Issues

Joseph, S., Linley, P. A., & Maltby, J. (Eds.). (2006). Positive psychology, religion, and spirituality [Special Issue]. Mental Health, Religion, and Culture, 9 (3).

Linley, P. A., Joseph, S., & Boniwell, I. (Eds.). (2003). In a positive light. [Special Issue on Positive Psychology]. The Psychologist, 16 (3).

Linley, P. A., & Kauffman, C. (Eds.). (2007). Positive psychology and coaching psychology [Special Issue]. International Coaching Psychology Review, 2 (1).

Linley, P. A., & Leontiev, D. (Eds.). (in press). What makes for a good life? International and interdisciplinary perspectives [Special Issue]. Journal of Positive Psychology.

Page, N., & Linley, P. A. (2008). Applying positive psychology [Special issue]. Organisations and People, 15(2).

Biswas-Diener, R. (2009). Personal coaching as a positive intervention. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 65 , 544-553.

Articles

Barbero Val, E., & Linley, P. A. (2006). Posttraumatic growth, positive changes, and negative changes in Madrid residents following the March 11, 2004, Madrid train bombings. Journal of Loss and Trauma, 11, 409-424.

Bennett, P., Williams, Y., Page, N., Hood, K., & Woollard, M. (2004). Levels of mental health problems among UK emergency ambulance workers. Emergency Medical Journal, 21, 235-236.

Bennett, P., Williams, Y., Page, N., Hood, K., & Woollard, M. (2005). Associations between organizational and incident factors and emotional distress in emergency ambulance personnel. British Journal of Clinical Psychology, 44, 215-226.

Burke, D., & Linley, P. A. (2007). Enhancing goal self-concordance through coaching. International Coaching Psychology Review, 2 (1), 62-69.

Chapman, M., & Linley, P. A. (2005/06). The positive psychology of emotional intelligence and coaching. Competency and Emotional Intelligence, 13 (2), 43-46.

Collicutt McGrath, J., & Linley, P. A. (2006). Posttraumatic growth in acquired brain injury: A preliminary small scale study. Brain Injury, 20, 767-773.

Harrington, S., & Linley, P. A. (2005). Stress management: A positive psychological perspective. Stress News: The Journal of the International Stress Management Association UK, 17 (2), 7-10.

Harrison, B., Windale, M., Thompson, M., & Linley, P. A. (2006). The retention of science teachers: Scoping study to identify and define the various retention problems which exist in secondary science departments and identify potential departmental strategies to address these problems. London: The Royal Society.

Hurling, R., Maltby, J. & Linley, P. A. (2008). The Consumer Vitality Scales: Summary of evidence for their efficacy. Unilever Research Report CW 08 0057. Colworth: Unilever Corporate Research.

Govindji, R., & Linley, P. A. (2007). Going from strength to strength. Coaching at Work, 2 (2), 44-47.

Govindji, R., & Linley, P. A. (2007). Strengths use, self-concordance and well-being: Implications for strengths coaching and coaching psychologists. International Coaching Psychology Review, 2 (2), 143-153.

Joseph, S., & Linley, P. A. (2002). EMDR: What's the evidence? Counselling and Psychotherapy Journal, 13 (3), 18-19.

Joseph, S., & Linley, P. A. (2004). Adversarial growth and positive change following trauma: Theory, research, and practice. Ricerche di Psicologia, 27, 177-190.

Joseph, S., & Linley, P. A. (2005). Positive psychological approaches to therapy. Counselling and Psychotherapy Research, 5, 5-10.

Joseph, S., & Linley, P. A. (2005). Positive adjustment to threatening events: An organismic valuing theory of growth through adversity. Review of General Psychology, 9, 262-280.

Joseph, S., & Linley, P. A. (2006). Positive psychology versus the medical model? American Psychologist, 61, 332-333.

Joseph, S., & Linley, P. A. (2006). Growth following adversity: Theoretical perspectives and implications for clinical practice. Clinical Psychology Review, 26, 1041-1053.

Joseph, S., Linley, P. A., Andrews, L., Harris, G., Howle, B., Woodward, C., & Shevlin, M. (2005). Assessing positive and negative changes in the aftermath of adversity: Psychometric evaluation of the Changes in Outlook Questionnaire. Psychological Assessment, 17, 70-80.

Joseph, S., Linley, P. A., & Harris, G. (2005). Understanding positive change following trauma and adversity: Structural clarification. Journal of Loss and Trauma, 10, 83-96.

Joseph, S., Linley, P. A., Harwood, J., Lewis, C. A., & McCollam, P. (2004). Rapid assessment of well-being: The Short Depression-Happiness Scale (SDHS). Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice, 77, 463-478.

Joseph, S., Linley, P. A., & Maltby, J. (2006). Positive psychology, religion, and spirituality. Mental Health, Religion, and Culture, 9, 209-212.

Joseph, S., Linley, P. A., Shevlin, M., Goodfellow, B., & Butler, L. (2006). Assessing positive and negative changes following adversity: A short version of the Changes in Outlook Questionnaire. Journal of Loss and Trauma, 11, 85-99.

Kauffman, C., & Linley, P. A. (2007). The meeting of the minds: Positive psychology and coaching psychology. International Coaching Psychology Review, 2 (1), 90-96.

Kauffman, C., & Linley, P. A. (2007). A pragmatic perspective: Putting positive coaching psychology into action. International Coaching Psychology Review, 2 (1), 97-102.

Linley, P. A. (2003). Positive adaptation to trauma: Wisdom as both process and outcome. Journal of Traumatic Stress, 16, 601-610.

Linley, P. A. (2005). Positive psychology and teaching. Psychology Teaching: The Journal of the Association for the Teaching of Psychology. Published online at www.theatp.org Also published in The ATP Newsletter, February 2006, pp. 4-7.

Linley, P. A. (2006). Counseling psychology's positive psychological agenda: A model for integration and inspiration. The Counseling Psychologist, 34, 313-322.

Linley, P. A. (2006). Coaching research: Who? What? Where? When? Why? International Journal of Evidence-Based Coaching and Mentoring, 4 (2). http://www.brookes.ac.uk/schools/education/ijebcm/vol4-no2-reflections.html!

Linley, P. A. (2007). On Gordon Brown and leadership. Human Resources.

Linley, P. A., Andrews, L., & Joseph, S. (in press). Confirmatory factor analysis of the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory. Journal of Loss and Trauma.

Linley, A., & Carter, D. (2007, November). From stress to strengths. Training Journal, 30-34.

Linley, P. A., Govindji, R., & West, M. A. (in press). Positive psychology approaches to public services leadership: An introduction to strengths-based leadership. International Journal of Leadership in Public Services.

Linley, P. A., & Harrington, S. (2005, November 24). Play to employees' strengths and reap the benefits. People Management, 11 (23), 48.

Linley, P. A., & Harrington, S. (2005). Positive psychology and coaching psychology: Perspectives on integration. The Coaching Psychologist, 1 (1), 13-14.

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