Positive Psychology
Purpose
Build on strengths and what works rather than fixing deficits
How to Use
1. Introduce Seligman's PERMA model: Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, Achievement. 2. Participants rate their current level in each domain (1-10). 3. Identify the lowest scoring domain. 4. Apply domain-specific interventions: for Positive Emotion -- three good things exercise or gratitude practice; for Engagement -- identify and play to signature strengths; for Meaning -- reconnect to purpose. 5. Apply Fredrickson's Broaden-and-Build: use positive emotion to expand thinking and build resources. 6. Design a 30-day practice targeting the weakest domain.
Created by Martin Seligman, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, Barbara Fredrickson
When to Use
This tool is suited to the following coaching and facilitation contexts:
| Context | Relevant |
|---|---|
| Individual Coaching | |
| Team Coaching | |
| Leadership Development | |
| Facilitation / Workshop | |
| Online / Virtual |