Flourishing in the Later Chapters of Life: A Guide to Positive Aging challenges the cultural bias that stigmatizes age, encouraging readers to embrace a more positive perspective on aging. The book leverages cross-cultural research and positive psychology principles to offer practical steps for viewing aging as a valuable phase of life to be nurtured and celebrated.
The book offers guidance aimed at improving health, life satisfaction, and well-being. Topics covered include the psychological foundations of happiness, stress management for longevity, self-discovery, and the significance of purpose and passion in later life. Each chapter includes a Call to Action section, which encourages readers to apply what they've learned to their own life.
Flourishing in the Later Chapters of Life is suitable for a wide audience, including those in adult development, gerontology, and psychology courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Its practical approach makes it particularly useful for courses focusing on life-span development and the psychological aspects of aging. The book is also appropriate for any reader who is interested in learning how to embrace their later years.
Richard D. Parsons, Ph.D. is Professor Emeritus in Counselor Education at West Chester University. He has authored or co-authored over 100 books, book chapters, and professional articles. He has over 40 years of university teaching experience and has had a private clinical practice for more than 40 years.
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