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Phasic Strengths

- The strengths displayed with you are tested - Perseverance, perspective, fairness, valor

Aristotle's Golden Mean

Backbone of the theory, the right combination of strengths applied to the right degree in the right situation. -depression viewed as an underuse of hope or optimism, humor or playfulness, and zest; -over use of judgment and critical thinking as well as perseverance as reflected in thought rumination.

positive appraisal

Finding new positive meaning in a situation; look for the best in a tense or painful situation

In contrast to a traditional psychotherapist, a positive psychotherapist would be particularly concerned with _____.

delight in the good life

After World War II, psychology came to be overwhelmingly concerned with

assessing and treating psychopathology

Research suggests that positive psychotherapy _____.

can help improve social skills

In the case example, Lindsey _____.

cultivated a love of beauty that enhanced her happiness

Positive psychotherapy asserts that _____.

happiness is a personality trait that can be changed

PERMA model

Seigleman's definition of happiness broken down into measurable components. -Believes happiness is a combination of set range genetics, circumstances, and factors of volitional control

The two primary foundations of positive psychotherapy are _____.

Seligman's PERMA formulation and character strengths as active therapeutic ingredients

Tonic Strengths

the usual strengths displayed, almost daily. Kindness, curiosity, loyalty, spirituality

The 65% barrier refers to the idea that

most therapies enjoy about a 65% success rate

Positive psychotherapists believe psychotherapy is one of the most important venues through which to build strengths because _____.

nurturing strengths helps people grow and feel better

Positive psychotherapy assumes

We all have inherent stregnths we can use to build a valuable life Inherent capacity for grwoth that may be out of balance Focuses primarily on positive symptoms not negative

E: Engagement

- Fully present in the activity one is doing. Intense concentration, FLOW -Antecedent to boredom is full engagement can use signature strengths to develop flow and increase positive emotions.

Distress

-Devoleps due to lack of balance, Absense of some stregneths and an Excess stregnths in extreme forms Depression- Lack joy/optimism

Relationships

-Need relationships that facilitate positive emotions, oppourtunity for enagagement, make meaning. Components of happiness ARE MOST IMPORTANT when shared w/others NOT MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE

Full Life

Derived from the synthesis of components of PERMA and character strengths - entails happiness and life satisfaction and is much more than the sum of its components. - neither exclusive nor exhaustive

P: Positive Emotion- "Pleasant Life" ,

Look to past with with satisfaction, fullfillment, pride. Present- Experience positive emotions by savoring and experiencing mindfully Future- Positive emotion, hope, optimism, faith, trust. Positive emotions provide a buffer to undo the effect of negative emotions and experiences. Lack of positive emotions is both the cause and a symptom of psychopathology, very important to cultivate. Flourish-3-1 ratio, full life worth living

Meaning

Use of signature strengths to produce something bigger than ourselves. Provides us with motivation towards goals Rebound from adversity Facilitates persistence in the face of difficulty develop and create through relationships, religion, etc

Throughout the entire course of positive psychotherapy, clients are encouraged to _____.

keep a gratitude journal