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