Looking for the latest research and practices on character strengths and mindfulness? Curious
about how character strengths can supercharge your mindfulness practice? Or how mindfulness can
help you deploy your best qualities? Look no further - the answers are in this book! At the
core of this hands-on resource for psychologists and other practitioners including educators
coaches and consultants is Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice (MBSP) the first structured
program to combine mindfulness with the character strengths laid out in the VIA Institute's
classification developed by Drs. Martin E. P. Seligman and Christopher Peterson. This 8-session
program systematically boosts awareness and application of character strengths - and so helps
people flourish and lead more fulfilling lives. The author's vast experience working with both
mindfulness and character strengths is revealed in his sensitive and clear presentation of the
conceptual practical and scientific elements of this unique combined approach. It is not only
those who are new to mindfulness or to character strengths who will appreciate the detailed
primers on these topics in the first section of the book. And the deep discussions about the
integration of mindfulness and character strengths in the second section will benefit not just
intermediate and advanced practitioners. The third section then leads readers step-by-step
through each of the 8 MBSP sessions including details of session structure and content
suggested homework 30 practical handouts as well as inspiring quotes and stories and useful
practitioner tips. An additional chapter discusses the adaption of MBSP to different settings
and populations (e.g. business education individuals couples). The mindfulness and
character strengths meditations on the accompanying CD support growth and development. This
highly accessible book while primarily conceived for psychologists educators coaches and
consultants is suitable for anyone who is interested in living a flourishing life.
