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Positive Psychology: Careers & Concepts

The document discusses positive psychology, a branch of psychology that emphasizes character strengths and behaviors to enhance well-being and happiness, with Martin Seligman recognized as its father. It introduces the PERMA model, which outlines five key elements of well-being: Positive emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment. Additionally, it highlights potential careers in positive psychology, including roles such as positive psychotherapist, motivational speaker, life coach, recreational therapist, professor, and workplace consultant.

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Positive Psychology: Careers & Concepts

The document discusses positive psychology, a branch of psychology that emphasizes character strengths and behaviors to enhance well-being and happiness, with Martin Seligman recognized as its father. It introduces the PERMA model, which outlines five key elements of well-being: Positive emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment. Additionally, it highlights potential careers in positive psychology, including roles such as positive psychotherapist, motivational speaker, life coach, recreational therapist, professor, and workplace consultant.

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My Name is Abriti Datta and I am going speaking on the topic “positive Psychology”.

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Positive psychology is a branch of psychology which focuses on the character strengths and
behaviors' which allow an individual s to build a life of meaning and purpose to move beyond just
surviving and flourishing in all aspects of life.Positive psychology proposes certain theories which
help individuals enchance their well being and increase their happiness.

Martin Seligman is known as the” father of positive psychology” as he promoted the concept as the
president of the American Psychology Association in 1998.Others include Christopher Peterson and
Mihaly CHHEKSENTMIHI (CSIKSZENMIHALY). Earlier humanistic psychologists like ABRAHAM
MASLOW used the term “positive psychology” in the 1950s.

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The Perma Model

The PERMA model is Seligman’s framework for understanding and measuring wellbeing.

It is evidence-based and a valuable and powerful tool which is applied in therapy.

The PERMA model proposes we can break down wellbeing into five key elements: Positive emotions,
Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment.

Each is vital because when combined, they provide an essential path to flourishing. The individual
pursuing these elements becomes more able to deal with life’s challenges. It becomes possible to
create positive impact on increasing wellbeing while at the same time reducing psychological
distress.

Positive emotions refer to the experience of positive feelings and emotions, such as satisfaction,
awe, joy, and contentment

Engagement refers to our experience of flow and being consumed in any activity and environment

Relationships refer to the quality and quantity of social connections inside and outside our
immediate group

Meaning brings importance to having a sense of purpose or in life.

Accomplishment is based on the experience of achievement and progression toward our goals.

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Some potential l careers after having an accreditation in positive psychology are :-

Positive psychotherapist- They aim on improving wellbeing and functioning of an individual by


building on positive emotions, relationships and character strengths.

Motivational speaker- They help inspire and encourage the target audience about a particular topic
from their own experiences and learned experiences.

Life coach- The job of a life coach is to help individuals set goals,improve their lifestyle, developing
their communication, leadership, time-management, mindfulness, and other skills; and providing
advice and strategies based on your own experiences to help clients meet their goals.
Recreational therapists use a variety of recreation-based treatments—including drama, music, dance,
arts and crafts, sports, and community outings—to help maintain or improve the physical, social, and
emotional health of their patients. They also assess patients’ needs and interests and develop
intervention programs to help reduce depression, anxiety, and stress; recover basic mental and
physical abilities; and build confidence, coping, and social skills that promote independence.

Professor- teaches positive psychology and has a MASTERS IN APPLIED POSTIVE PSYCHOLOGY AND
PHD IN PSYCHOLOGY WITH A FOCUS ON POSTIVE PSYCHOLOGY

WORKPLACE CONSULTANT- they work in offices helping employees reduce their stress by teaching
them time management and other exercises to relief them from their hectic work schedule.

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