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