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