Positive Psychology for CBT

This workshop will give an introductory overview of Positive Psychology and its relevance to contemporary clinical practice with particular reference to CBT, CFT, REBT and Integrative Practice.

"Positive Psychology is the scientific study of the strengths that enable individuals and communities to thrive. The field is founded on the belief that people want to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives, to cultivate what is best within themselves, and to enhance their experiences of love, work, and play." -- Martin Seligman

What this workshop will cover (indicative)

Foundations and Principles

• Ideas of Happiness
• Wellbeing (Maslow)
• Flow (Csikszentmihalyi)

PERMA (Seligman)

• Positive emotion
• Engagement
• Relationships
• Meaning
• Accomplishments

Virtues and Strengths

Incorporating Positive Psychology into traditional therapies

Positive Psychology and relationship counselling

Positive Psychology for Therapists

Third Wave Positive Psychology (Waters)

Critique and Limitations

Summary