The Spectrum of Gratitude Experience

by John Elfers, Patty Hlava

Overview

Drawing from current research in psychology, the social sciences, and spirituality, this book presents a comprehensive investigation into the heart of gratitude as it arises within lived experience and its role in nurturing relationships. It explores the range and depth of the emotion experience of gratitude and identifies its relationship with other indicators of wellbeing. New research by the authors reveals gratitude as a feature of transcendence and its connection to higher order experience including spirituality and religion. This book explores the potential for cultivating gratitude as a transformative practice for personal growth, enhancing relationships, and spiritual development.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783319822464
Publisher:	Springer International Publishing
Publication date:	07/04/2018
Edition description:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016
Pages:	225
Product dimensions:	5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x (d)

About the Author

John Elfers, PhD, is a licensed Marriage Family Therapist and education consultant. He has created educational programs in the areas of mental health, adolescent reproductive health, drug intervention, and community building. He continues to conduct research in the area of transformative practices. He is an associate core faculty for Sofia University, USA.

Patty Hlava, PhD is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Certified Meditation Instructor in practice at Healthwise Behavioral Health and Wellness as well as Healthwise Mindfulness and Yoga Psychology Studio. Her research has been published in The Journal of Humanistic Psychology and The International Journal of Transpersonal Studies.

Table of Contents

Understanding Gratitude .- The Gratitude of Caring .- Expression of Gratitude .- The Value of Gratitude .- Transcendent Gratitude .- Gratitude and Spirituality .- Application of Gratitude to Healing .- Integration.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“The book offers a broad overview of the nuances of gratitude, ranging from how gratitude is felt to how gratitude is expressed. This book is steeped in cutting-edge research. If you want to learn everything you can about gratitude, read this book; you’ll be grateful you did.” (Jeffrey J. Froh, Associate Professor of Psychology at Hofstra University, USA)

“This book is a compelling invitation to explore gratitude in its myriad of manifestations from the simple to the sacred. Drawing upon their original gratitude research the authors present an excellent case for keeping gratitude central for any life that desires to be well lived and/or well loved.” (Fred Luskin, member of the advisory board of the Greater Good Science Center)

“This book not only reviews the comprehensive theory of gratitude, but also provides an insight into the lived experience of gratitude. Reading this book, you’ll not only capture the newest knowledge of gratitude, but also learnhow to cultivate the mother of virtue.” (Chih-Che Lin, National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan)

Editorial Reviews

This book is most relevant for affective scientists. The authors delicately bridge various theories of emotion (e.g., basic, cognitive, action tendencies) to provide a framework for the multifaceted nature of gratitude. Psychologists interested in this topic who specialize in niche areas may also find some of the chapters beneficial as brief refreshers in topics … .” (Nakia S. Gordon, PsycCRITIQUES, Vol. 62 (38), September, 2017)

From the Publisher