5.2 - Positive Psychology

Positive Psychology

• Focuses on identifying the factors that contribute to well-being, resilience, positive emotions, and overall psychological health.

Expressing Gratitude

• Recognizing and expressing thankfulness is a positive experience that can increase personal well-being and happiness.

Signature Strengths and Virtues

• People who regularly use their key strengths or virtues tend to report higher levels of happiness and well-being.

• A framework of character strengths is organized into six categories of virtues:

  • Wisdom: Includes qualities like creativity and curiosity.

  • Courage: Involves bravery and perseverance.

  • Humanity: Focuses on love, kindness, and social intelligence.

  • Justice: Encompasses fairness and leadership.

  • Temperance: Involves self-control and humility.

  • Transcendence: Includes appreciation of beauty, gratitude, and spirituality.

Posttraumatic Growth

• After experiencing trauma or stress, some individuals may experience posttraumatic growth, leading to positive changes in their life, such as increased resilience, personal strength, or a greater appreciation for life.