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