Stephen Joseph

Stephen Joseph, PhD, is interested in the study of human flourishing. A professor and research expert as well as a coaching psychologist and psychotherapist, he brings years of experience, scholarship, and wisdom to his writings. His book 'What Doesn’t Kill us: The new psychology of posttraumatic growth' offers a valuable resource for anyone seeking advice and guidance following trauma. In it he describes his popular theory of the shattered vase. His follow up book is 'Authentic. How to be yourself and why it matters'. In it he examines what it means to lead an authentic life, and how we can become derailed in our quest for authenticity and what we can do to get ourselves back on track. He describes the three steps to authenticity, to know yourself, own yourself, and to be yourself. His latest book is ‘Think Like A Therapist’ in which he distills the six most important lessons for leading a good life.