A Meaning-Centered Approach to Addiction and Recovery

A Meaning-Centered Approach to Addiction and Recovery

unsplash-logoJake Melara The problem of addiction has reached epidemic proportions, affecting every segment of society. About 1 out of 6 is dealing with some form of addiction problem. The track record of addiction treatment has not been very promising, with relapse...

The Meaning Mindset: Measurement and Implications

Published in the International Journal of Existential Psychology and Psychotherapy, Volume 4, Number 1, July, 2012(www.ExistentialPsychology.org) In an ideal world, most reasonable people will want to live a life of pleasure, positive engagement, and meaning (Peterson...

The Human Quest for Meaning (2nd Ed.)

The first edition of The Human Quest for Meaning was a major publication on the empirical research of meaning in life and its vital role in well-being, resilience, and psychotherapy. This new edition continues that quest and seeks to answer the questions, what is the...
Giving Positive Psychology Away

Giving Positive Psychology Away

unsplash-logoKira auf der Heide George A. Miller, in his 1969 APA Presidential Address advocated his vision of giving psychology away to the public as a means of promoting human welfare. He emphasized that psychologists have the responsibility to distill and...