A recent report for the CIPD indicated that stress is now the more common cause of long-term sick leave in the UK for the first time ever. Demanding workloads and lack of job security are key stress factors, but in a tough, highly competitive environment these stressors are no longer avoidable. But you can learn how to cope with the stress effectively. Coaching for Resilience is your practical guide to the principles of positive psychology. Using tried and tested techniques it will show you how to motivate and inspire your clients and yourself to build greater resilience. There are clear explanations of the principles of positive psychology throughout, with practical exercises and examples for ease of understanding. This comprehensive resource will help you develop a clear understanding of the psychology of stress and develop your own strategies to enhance resilience.

Resilience and positive psychology are essential tools for any coach yet there are few books catered exclusively for them It combines the underlying theory with easy to implement techniques The workbook format provides a ready to use tool for coaching.

About the Author
Adrienne Green has practised for many years as a psychotherapist with people suffering with severe stress, anxiety and depression.She has also lectured at Lancaster University in theories of counselling and psychotherapy. John Humphrey advises many leading employers on health and employment issues. He has run the healthcare functions of Procter and Gamble and the Beecham Group. Adrienne and John are the founding directors of Nice Work Consulting Ltd a company that specialises in workplace psychology and employee wellbeing.

Reviews
"By working through the 'Keys' in Coaching for Resilience you will equip yourself to deal with all of life's challenges. Keep it with you." * Peter Davidson, Chairman South Tyneside NHS Trust *
"Adrienne has helped me to understand myself more, develop my inner strength, identify and appreciate my own abilities and provided me with the skills and techniques I needed to enhance my working relationships with others." * Joan Didier, Deputy Head Teacher *
"It has made me challenge my outlook in a way that I have never had the tools to do before, despite reading numerous books on the subject." * Tim Styles *



Book Information
ISBN 9780749466459
Author Adrienne Green
Format Paperback
Page Count 232
Imprint Kogan Page Ltd
Publisher Kogan Page Ltd
Weight(grams) 365g
Dimensions(mm) 235mm * 157mm * 14mm