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