What is Positive Psychology Coaching?
Positive psychology coaching (PPC) has many definitions. It can be defined as “evidence-based coaching practice informed by the theories and research of positive psychology for the enhancement of resilience, achievement and well-being” (Green & Palmer, 2014). Kauffman, Boniwell, and Silberman (2010, 2014) defined positive psychology coaching as “a scientifically rooted approach to helping clients increase well-being, enhance and apply strengths, improve performance and achieve valued goals”.
van Zyl et al. (2020) define positive psychological coaching as “a short to medium term professional, collaborative relationship between a client and coach, aimed at the identification, utilization, optimization, and development of personal strengths and resources in order to enhance positive states, traits and behaviors. Utilizing Socratic goal setting and positive psychological evidence-based approaches to facilitate personal growth, optimal functioning, enhanced wellbeing, and the actualization of people’s potential”.
Bibliography
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Kauffman, C., Boniwell, I., & Silberman, J. (2010). The positive psychology approach to coaching. In E. Cox, T. Bachkirova & D. Clutterbuck (eds.), The complete handbook of coaching. London: Sage Publications.
Kauffman, C., Boniwell, I., & Silberman, J. (2014). The positive psychology approach to coaching. In E. Cox, T. Bachkirova & D. Clutterbuck (eds.), The complete handbook of coaching (2nd ed.). London: Sage Publications.
van Zyl, L.E., Roll. L.C., Stander, M.W., & Richter, S. (2020). Positive Psychological Coaching Definitions and Models: A Systematic Literature Review. Front. Psychol. 11:793. doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.00793
