Positive psychology offers approaches that go beyond reducing borderline personality disorder symptoms toward building the conditions for genuine flourishing.
PERMA and Borderline Personality Disorder
Martin Seligman's PERMA model identifies five elements of wellbeing relevant to borderline personality disorder:
- Positive emotions: Deliberately cultivating joy, gratitude, and pleasure alongside borderline personality disorder treatment
- Engagement: Flow states that create absorption and counter borderline personality disorder
- Relationships: Quality connections that buffer against borderline personality disorder
- Meaning: Purpose that persists despite borderline personality disorder
- Achievement: Progress toward goals, even while managing borderline personality disorder
Signature Strengths and Borderline Personality Disorder
Research shows that using your top character strengths in new ways is a robust borderline personality disorder intervention. The VIA Character Strengths survey identifies your strengths.
Integrating Positive Psychology with Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment
Positive psychology doesn't replace borderline personality disorder treatment — it complements it. Treating borderline personality disorder removes obstacles; positive psychology builds the structure of a fulfilling life.