Contact: Josiah Williams, Publicist, WinePress Publishing, 360-802-9758, josiah@winepresspublishing.com
ENUMCLAW, Wash., June 22, 2011 /Christian Newswire/ -- "In less than a decade, positive psychology has caught the attention not only of the academic community but also the general public," wrote Christopher Peterson, professor of psychology at the University of Michigan.* What is even more exciting, says author Kimberly Hensley, are "the parallels between the living Word of God and the precepts of positive psychology. Both can undergird and flesh out the other." In her book, "Aptitudes for Growth; Attitudes for Success," Hensley reveals that scientific research in the field of positive psychology now concurs with what the Bible has always said about focusing on one's strengths rather than on one's weaknesses.
In her book she examines Bible characters who faced challenges, failures, and successes and seeks to inspire readers to infuse those aptitudes and attitudes in their lives. "Biblical characters embody the character strengths positive psychology touts," she says. "Abraham, for example, demonstrated great faith while David displayed exceptional courage. What's so great about positive psychology is that it talks about the importance of building character and treating others well. It's also so encouraging because it helps others realize that everyone has unique strengths God wants to use to forward His kingdom."
The book encourages emotional and spiritual growth through four sections:
- Examining character strengths
- Building supportive relationships
- Contemplating a calling and committing to it
- Celebrating the triune God, who waits to empower us
"This is a book about . . . the possibility that you might reach your God-given potential and fulfill your calling," Hensley writes. "I wrote it to help you discover your strengths and put them to work on behalf of others in ways that will glorify God. I assure you that God has put His hand on you to accomplish something special."
For more information, to request a review copy of "Aptitudes for Growth; Attitudes for Success," or to schedule an interview, please contact Josiah Williams by phone at 360-802-9758, by email at josiah@winepresspublising.com, or by fax at 360-802-9992. To purchase a copy of this book, visit www.winepressbooks.com or call 877-421-7323.
* www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-good-life/200805/what-is-positive-psychology-and-what-is-it-not/comments
