Existential Psychology
Dr. Paul Wong
Recommended Readings for the Existential Positive Psychology (2.0) of Flourishing Through Suffering*
*This list is far from being exhaustive. Here, I only included those publications that have played an important role in my development of existential positive psychology and my own publications on this subject matter. I welcome suggestions of additional publications...
Preface for Frankl’s Psychobiography: Frankl’s Cure for a Soulless Psychology and a Sick Society
“Viktor Frankl, one of the most influential and enduring writers and psychotherapists of the 20th century, continues to speak to new generations. His voice is prophetic, because it heralds the current positive psychology movement, the resurgence of spirituality, and...
Existential Positive Psychology (PP 2.0) and the New Science of Flourishing Through Suffering
This editorial was submitted by Paul T. P. Wong (Trent University), Claude-Hélène Mayer (University of Johannesburg), and Gökmen Arslan (Mehmet Akif Ersoy University) for the Frontiers special issue on COVID-19 and Existential Positive Psychology (PP 2.0): The New...
COVID-19 Boosts International Collaboration
One good thing coming out from COVID-19 is the increase in research collaboration on how to cope with COVID-19. In the last 6 months, I’ve got more international collaboration than in the last 6 years because of increased interest in my existential positive psychology...
Existential Positive Psychology and Integrative Meaning Therapy
Abstract The unprecedented changes in our society because of COVID-19 and the fourth industrial revolution (4IR) shows that our healthcare system and the medical approach to psychotherapy can no longer meet the mental health needs of society. This paper first...
意义疗法的理论、方法与技术: 基于存在积极心理学的视角
Abstract 摘 要: 意义疗法是以存在积极心理学为理论基础，以构建个体生命意义为目的，实现生活正 负两极性的动态平衡，从而解决其心理困扰获得心理治愈与成长的一种整合性心理咨询与治疗方 法。起源于 Frankl 意义学说的意义疗法是通往人类美好生活的路径，它源于对苦难生活所隐含意 义的本质认识。在理论上，意义疗法以意义定向看世界为中心，以意义管理理论和双系统模型为 支架; 在方法上，为保障意义获得，应遵循 8 个基本问题和 12 条原则，充分发挥意义源的作用，实现 意义获得的双路径统一; 在技术上，灵活采用趋向性( PURE)...
My Letter of Intent on my proposal to a Templeton Grant on the topic of Gratitude to God, administered by BIOLA University.
This letter of intent was part of the application submitted for the Biola University Gratitude to God Grant. This proposed project will be my last contribution to the science of spirituality/religion and a fitting conclusion of all my research involving faith in God...
A Case Study of Suicide Prevention in Meaning Therapy.
A tall and handsome young man walked into my counselling room with a drooping head. He spoke with a weak voice and he avoided any eye contact. He was a twenty-something client with a history of two attempted suicides and one hospitalization. He had been seen already...
A Two-Factor Model of Search For Meaning
When life goes on smoothly and everything is simple, there seems to be no need to wrestle with existential concerns. Most people are happy to live their simple but shallow lives, revolving around “eat, drink, work, and be happy.” Unfortunately, even when living in one...
Development and Preliminary Validation of the Existential Gratitude Scale (EGS)
Abstract This paper reports the development and preliminary validation of a new Existential Gratitude Scale (EGS), designed to measure the tendency to give thanks in difficult times. This study is part of the research agenda of second-wave positive psychology (PP2.0)...
Second Wave Positive Psychology’s (PP 2.0) Contribution to Counselling Psychology
Abstract Second wave positive psychology (PP 2.0), consisting of two pillars—existential positive psychology and indigenous psychology—emerges as a complement to the limitations of positive psychology as championed by Martin Seligman. This special issue illustrates...
Let Your Vulnerability be Your Strength
President's Column for the Positive Living Newsletter (March 2019). Read the rest of the newsletter here.Are you worried about being vulnerable? “Vulnerability” is derived from the Latin word vulnerare (to be wounded); it describes the potential to be injured...
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