a) Critically evaluate the theories, techniques and evidence-base of positive psychology
Positive psychology involves the scientific investigation of factors and processes that facilitate a worthwhile life - one that is pleasurable, engaging and purposeful. Positive psychology incorporates a number of themes focused on subjective experiences, mental health, flourishing, flow and positive virtues and strengths. Instead of asking "what is wrong?", positive psychology asks "what is right?".
the focus is on identifying and mobilising assets to:
• Help mitigate dysfunctional emotions, cognitions and behaviours
• Equip individuals with the skills and confidence to address life's challenges
• Foster and maintain an optimal state of wellbeing whereby …show more content…
Positive Techniques increase well-being by focusing on and cultivating all the aspects of Positive Psychology including character strengths, resiliency, pleasant emotions, meaning, purpose and gratitude. You can use these techniques as an exercises for yourself or within a group to help address life challenges or to take advantage of opportunities such as goal-setting, recovery plans, building optimism, and identifying and using one’s strengths. positive psychology techniques
• Three good things
Before going to bed write about three good things that happened that day and explain why you think these good things occurred.
• Goal setting
Visualise and write down what it would be like in the future, once all your dreams and goals were fulfilled.
• Acts of kindness
How many times you have observed others being kind either to you or others.
• Write a letter
Mail someone a letter. Real mail is infinitely more exciting than an e-mail, text or
Positive psychology involves the scientific investigation of factors and processes that facilitate a worthwhile life - one that is pleasurable, engaging and purposeful. Positive psychology incorporates a number of themes focused on subjective experiences, mental health, flourishing, flow and positive virtues and strengths. Instead of asking "what is wrong?", positive psychology asks "what is right?".
the focus is on identifying and mobilising assets to:
• Help mitigate dysfunctional emotions, cognitions and behaviours
• Equip individuals with the skills and confidence to address life's challenges
• Foster and maintain an optimal state of wellbeing whereby …show more content…
Positive Techniques increase well-being by focusing on and cultivating all the aspects of Positive Psychology including character strengths, resiliency, pleasant emotions, meaning, purpose and gratitude. You can use these techniques as an exercises for yourself or within a group to help address life challenges or to take advantage of opportunities such as goal-setting, recovery plans, building optimism, and identifying and using one’s strengths. positive psychology techniques
• Three good things
Before going to bed write about three good things that happened that day and explain why you think these good things occurred.
• Goal setting
Visualise and write down what it would be like in the future, once all your dreams and goals were fulfilled.
• Acts of kindness
How many times you have observed others being kind either to you or others.
• Write a letter
Mail someone a letter. Real mail is infinitely more exciting than an e-mail, text or