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