In the last half century millions of Americans have engaged in some form of therapy. Millions have approached psychologists, psychiatrists, or some other trained counselor for assistance in dealing with a wide range of emotional or other life problems. Thankfully, the dedication and skill of these mental health professionals have assisted many of these people. It is interesting to note, as a result, that modern psychotherapy is undergoing a major new development called “positive psychology”. Spearheaded by Dr. Martin Seligman, a professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, this movement emphasizes the human strengths and positive characteristics of a patient rather than focusing on the traumas of the patient. In other words, rather than focusing on a person’s illness and
