Positive psychology is currently equated with theory and research on the positive aspects of life. The reality could not be further from the truth. Positive psychology investigates and researches some of the most difficult and painful experiences. "Second Wave Positive Psychology: Embracing the Dark Side of Life" is an innovative and groundbreaking textbook that explores a variety of topics we consider to be part of the dark side of life while emphasising their role in our positive functioning and transformation as human beings. This more nuanced approach to the notions of positive and...

Positive psychology is currently equated with theory and research on the positive aspects of life. The reality could not be further from the truth. Positive psychology investigates and researches some of the most difficult and painful experiences. "Second Wave Positive Psychology: Embracing the Dark Side of Life" is an innovative and groundbreaking textbook that explores a variety of topics we consider to be part of the dark side of life while emphasising their role in our positive functioning and transformation as human beings. This more nuanced approach to the notions of positive and...