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