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