Dr. Patrick Akos
Book Details
Title
Strengths-Based School Counseling: Promoting Student Development and Achievement
Author
Award Year
ISBN
9780805862492
Honoree Information
Dr. Patrick Akos
Position
Professor
Department
Educational Psychology & Counseling
Occasion
On the occasion of Dr. Patrick Akos's tenure as Professor
Why Chosen
Was the first significant contribution on applying positive psychology and strengths-oriented research to the practice of school counseling specifically. Reflective of my passion to push counseling away from only a deficit orientation.