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10: Final Thoughts: Weeding the Garden

DOI:

10.1891/9780826107374.0010

Abstract

This conclusion presents some closing thoughts covered in the preceding chapters of this book. The book reviews the main topics with the goal of reflection in mind. As with clinical work, the ultimate goal of supervision is to help those authors who are entrusted to learn problem solve and function effectively on their own. Reflection and examination seem to be the solutions to many of the traps and stumbling blocks of professional development. It tries to make clear that, positive psychology is not about just focusing on the positive, although having an eye toward the bright spots that serves as a powerful pull toward expanding effective behavior. The book provides a blend of practical application grounded in empirical research. It takes a multidisciplinary approach and complemented the research from mental health disciplines with information and findings from many other associated fields, ranging from nursing to speech pathology.