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