How can you use Positive Psychology interventions to help clients cope with stress, anxiety, or depression?

Identifying your strengths can be very powerful in highlighting not only the areas you are good at, but also the ones which gives you energy. Once you know what gives you energy, you can leverage your strengths to plan your personal and professional life. The awareness of our strengths can empower us to create a working and personal environment in which we flourish. To be successful in this process we also need to be intentional. Awareness alone might not be enough to trigger the expected positive impact. We also need to take intentional actions to create a supportive environment, e.g. by planning our days to maximise the use of our strengths. These principles are extremely powerful for individuals as well as teams

In my experience, the quality of life truly depends on the quality of daily habits. By identifying my own routines—like exercise, eating, spending time with family, practicing mindfulness, and reading. I realised how intentional habits shape both mental and physical well-being. This insight led me to guide clients in adopting standardized habits for 21 days. By focusing on daily practices like exercise, mindfulness, and healthy eating, they experience reduced stress, improved focus, and stronger relationships, helping them build a foundation for lasting, positive change.

Na minha experiência o VIA é um ótimo instrumento de for?as que nos ajuda a tocar e potencializar o que temos de bom. Usar as for?as para reduzir estresse e ter a??es efetivas para alcan?ar objetivos. O VIA me ajudou muito a me conhecer e identificar os projetos que devo me envolver. Ajudou-me também a buscar parceiros com for?as complementares as minhas.

Algo que aprendi no uso da Psicoterapia Positiva é promover o bem-estar usando as for?as de caráter, para isso aplico o teste VIA. Explicar e falar sobre as for?as é muito importante, já que ao usar no dia a dia a pessoa é energizada, revigorada e tomada de pura felicidade. O uso das for?as possibilita uma experiência positiva de bem-estar, felicidade e florescimento. Vejo que n?o é o suficiente trilhar o caminho para fora de uma patologia, é também necessário promover o florescimento e o significado da vida, para se ter o bem-estar.

Approximately 30 years after Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi brought to light the concept of entering or being in the zone, he partnered with colleague, Martin E.P. Seligman & together they coined the term and developed the field of Positive Psychology. Whereas many branches of psychology (connected with psychiatry) focus on dysfunction, disorders, & abnormal behavior, positive psychology moved into an entirely different direction; allocating its attention & resources to the aspects of life that connect us to our prosperity & happiness, focusing on our signature strengths and purpose. When in the zone, feelings of anxiety and fear dissipate.

Potencializa as emo??es positivas impactam diretamente no nosso bem-estar. Temos dificuldade de ver as coisas boas que aconteceram em raz?o do viés negativo. Ent?o temos que ensinar nossa mente a ver o positivo. O diário de gratid?o ajuda muito a focarmos no positivo e aumentarmos as emo??es positivas. Fora isso estar com amigos em momento de divers?o ajuda muito pois nos enche de alegria.

Gratitude: Regularly express appreciation for the good things in life. Mindfulness: Stay present and savor positive experiences in the moment. Acts of Kindness: Engage in helping others, which boosts feelings of happiness. Positive Self-talk: Replace negative thoughts with affirmations and optimistic views. Celebrate Successes: Acknowledge both small and big achievements. Connect with Loved Ones: Spend quality time with those who uplift you. Engage in Hobbies: Do activities that bring joy and relaxation. Smile and Laugh: Embrace humor to naturally elevate your mood. Practice Forgiveness: Let go of grudges to foster peace and positivity. Visualise Success: Focus on positive outcomes and future achievements.

Foster a culture of recognition and appreciation within organizations by acknowledging and celebrating positive emotions and achievements.

Para quem você ligaria as 2 horas da manh? se tivesse um problema? Tem uma rede de apoio é muito importante. N?o precisam ser muitas pessoas. Os relacionamentos positivos nos ajudam a superar desafios e compartilhar bons momentos. No trabalho é um fator de reten??o. Procure pessoas que possam fazer parte dessa rede de apoio e seja também apoio.

Os relacionamentos próximos positivos s?o comprovadamente o que mais afeta nossa felicidade. Eles ainda contribuem de forma determinante para a longevidade e o envelhecimento saudável, segundo um longo estudo da Universidade de Harvard. Na prática, o que vejo que mais impacta na melhora desse pilar é o desenvolvimento da inteligência emocional. Deixar de se vitimizar e de buscar culpados, proporciona que o indivíduo assuma a sua parcela de responsabilidade diante de tudo que lhe acontece, perceba suas fortalezas e também suas vulnerabilidades, e por consequência suas rela??es se tornam mais leves e as trocas mais verdadeiras.

Positive relationships aren't confined to the immediate circle; they have a ripple effect. The positivity you cultivate resonates beyond, creating a web of well-being that stretches far and wide. In uplifting others, you become a catalyst for a broader, collective happiness.

Implement regular feedback mechanisms within organizations to facilitate open communication and strengthen relationships among team members.

It is often said that our company defines us, this is because we are influenced by the people around us. If you surround yourself with positive-thinking people it is more likely that you will learn to see the bright side of life. Relationships, especially close relationships, have an impact on us because of co-regulation. It is important to have a network of supportive, kind, and positive people.

Many people, leaders and teams alike, often do not spend enough time reflecting on their values (what is truly important to them). This is one of the reflections that 9 out of 10 times emerge in the work I do with leaders and organizations. Reflecting on what is truly important at that specific juncture of their life/professional journey provides them with a compass to navigate the vast amount of ambiguity they are dealing with. Also, values can change over time, especially in terms of their weight and priority order, e.g. during times of change in personal circumstances. Checking in periodically on our values can help us ensure we are aligned with our purpose and meaning

I have found that many people do not have a clear understanding of their values. Once we create awareness about what is most important to us, we’re able to successfully dedicate more time/energy/resources to those things. This results in more fulfilling, meaningful lives.

Esse pilar bastante abstrato a princípio, se comparados aos demais, para mim é o que vira o jogo da felicidade. Quando o indivíduo encontra o seu porquê, para que ou para quem, ele encontra for?as para enfrentar as adversidades e maior flexibilidade para encontrar as solu??es que precisa e seguir na sua busca. Esse pilar pode ser desenvolvido por meio de práticas contemplativas como medita??o, religiosas como a ora??o, atividades de caridade e exercícios como o diário da gratid?o. Tais práticas trazer calma, senso de sentido e de propósito, ameniza o sentimento de injusti?a e falta de valor, o que combate de forma eficaz o estresse e ameniza a revolta ou n?o aceita??o da depress?o.

To create meaning and purpose in life, I follow the following guidelines: 1. You are using your passion to help others. 2. Your passion fulfills a need in the world. 3. Your passion and actions align with your core values and beliefs. 4. What you are doing makes sense to you. 5. You are in a supportive environment.

A Psicologia Positiva nos ensina a encontrar significado e propósito em tudo que realizamos, pois tudo tem valor e importancia e que traz sentido a nossa vida. Tudo que nos acontece é para o nosso aprendizado e evolu??o e nos ensina a lidar com os conflitos, principalmente nas siua??es de doen?as como estresse, depress?o e ansiedade. A PP ensina a lidar com os momentos mais difíceis da vida com mais leveza e aprende que a pessoa é mais forte do que imagina ser, encontra recursos e for?as sendo mais resiliente para superar um conflito. Por isto a importancia de buscar ajuda de um Psicólogo que utiliza técnicas da Psicologia Positiva como recurso terapêutico, com certeza terá resultados mais satisfatórios e positivos.

An additional and important pillar of positive psychology is accomplishment. Having the motivation to achieve goals and celebrate our successes has been proven to increase well-being long term. The key to utilising the positive impact of accomplishment is to ensure goals are personally meaningful and linked to growth or connection, while also adopting a growth mindset.

Practices such as gratitude journaling, mindfulness, strengths identification, positive affirmations, engaging in pleasurable activities, goal setting, fostering social connections, and savoring positive experiences are all beneficial in fostering resilience and enhancing well-being. Adapting these interventions to individual needs ensures a comprehensive and effective therapeutic approach, offering clients a holistic toolkit for navigating challenges and promoting mental health.

Positive psychology is also about having hope and faith, and that through your learning and effort, a better future can still exist.

Positive psychology interventions can be very helpful in helping clients deal with stress. One effective intervention that can be used is the practice of mindfulness. Mindfulness involves being fully present and aware of one's thoughts, feelings, and sensations in the present moment without judgment. By practicing mindfulness, clients can learn to better manage their stress and reduce feelings of anxiety.

Sometimes, what your clients need (and I am speaking from the perspective of a coach and not a therapist) is to be aware of where they are now, emotionally and recognize that there is nothing wrong with their feelings. A coach can support the client to process the emotion and gain more self-awareness of the effect of the emotion on him/her. This may involve exploring the client's perspective of the situation and also other perspectives. The aim is for the client to know that there is more than one way to view any situation.