Research shows us clearly what works in counseling and psychotherapy. Often by the time clients enter a therapist’s office they have been told what to do―often soundly and sensibly―by well-meaning family, friends, and health professionals. The challenge for the effective therapist is how to communicate these same, sound messages in ways that the client is more likely to take on board, act on, and benefit from.

101 Stories for Enhancing Happiness and Well-Being harnesses the power of stories to translate the research from positive psychology into effective and practical therapeutic interventions. It communicates the core processes for enhancing happiness and well-being in ways that are easy to understand and incorporate into one’s therapeutic practice and clients’ lives.

研究清楚地告诉我们在咨询和心理治疗中什么是有效的。通常情况下，当客户进入治疗师的办公室时，他们已经被告知应该做什么--通常是由善意的家人、朋友和健康专家合理地告知。有效的治疗师所面临的挑战是如何以客户更有可能接受的方式传达这些相同的、合理的信息，并据此采取行动，从中受益。

101个提高幸福感和幸福感的故事》利用故事的力量，将积极心理学的研究转化为有效和实用的治疗干预措施。它以易于理解的方式传达了提高幸福和福祉的核心过程，并将其纳入个人的治疗实践和客户的生活。