Wellbeing & Thriving
We currently live in a world where rates of depression and burnout continue to soar. The traditional approach of focusing on problems and weaknesses is no longer working. The field of positive psychology has emerged as a beacon of hope, redirecting our attention towards building strengths, fostering healthy self-regulation, and ultimately, enhancing our wellbeing or happiness.
Let’s talk about self-regulation
Despite advances in clinical interventions, self-regulation remains a challenging task for many us. Depression rates have surged dramatically, and burnout has become a prevalent issue. Traditional approaches, centered around fixing what's wrong with people, have only scratched the surface of understanding and addressing the complexities of human wellbeing.
Positive psychology shifts the focus
Positive Psychology, a relatively recent field, has revolutionised our approach to mental health, by investigating actions that lead to optimal self-regulation, wellbeing, and positive individuals in thriving communities. It steers away from the traditional question of "What is wrong with people?" and delves into understanding what makes life worth living. The focus shifts from pathology to building competency and strengths.
Learning new coping strategies through positive psychology
Positive Psychology interventions are designed to support you with a focus upon your strengths and capacity building. The ultimate goal is to enhance wellbeing by fostering healthy self-regulation. Instead of fixating on problems, the approach revolves around understanding your vision of a valuable life and how to achieve it.
Awareness, behavioural change and coping
1. Awareness:
The key to change is awareness. The first phase involves identifying your personal values and goals, creating a vision for a valuable life.
Understanding the gap between your current life and your desired outcomes helps you to become aware of areas needing attention.
Recognising personal strengths and identifying factors hindering your progress is crucial for effective self-regulation.
2. Behavioral Change:
Manifesting change is the next step. We guide you toward your desired direction, offering advice and support.
We monitoring your progress and discuss it with you, allowing for adjustments based on your choices — whether taking gradual steps or making more radical changes.
3. Coping:
Change often encounters challenges such as difficult emotions, negative thoughts, or external feedback. Coping mechanisms become vital.
Effective coping ensures you are able to navigate any obstacles successfully, maintaining progress toward your goals.
By focusing on your strengths, values, and goals, therapy can pave the way for a more fulfilling and meaningful life. In a world full of many challenges, positive psychology can offer a roadmap to not just fix what's wrong, but to create what's best for you on your journey toward leading a more fulfilling and happier life.
Kaye Dallow