POSITIVE

PSYCHOTHERAPY
Submitted to: Ma’am Shazia
Group Members:
1. Azza Shahid Khan – FA20-BPY-001
2. Naima Zahra – FA20-BPY-008
3. Adeel Asghar Khan – FA20-BPY-013
4. Alina Hameed – FA20-BPY-015
5. Warda Fatima – FA20-BPY-016
6. Ifra Shameen – FA20-BPY-017
7. Alishba Tariq – FA20-BPY-019
8. Hadiya – FA20-BPY-023
9. Farhat Fatima – FA20-BPY-028
10. Tasmia Amjad – FA20-BPY-029
11. Mehsoon Mirza – FA20-BPY-033
Table of Content:
• Positive Emotion Enhancement
• Strength Based Approach
• Mindfulness and Present Moment
Awareness
• Positive Relationships and Social Support
• Meaning and Purpose
• Gratitude Practices
• Positive Cognitive Reconstructing
• Behavioral Activation
• Stages of Psychotherapy
• 3 Principles
INTRODUCTION:

• Positive psychotherapy is a therapeutic

approach that focuses on supporting clients to
use their inner resources to overcome
challenges and build resilience and a greater
sense of well-being.
• Positive psychotherapy aims to go beyond
traditional psychotherapy.
• Also focuses on alleviating negative symptoms
by actively fostering positive experiences and
positive functioning.
Positive Emotion
Enhancement
Positive Emotion Enhancement:
• Enhancing positive emotions is a crucial
part of positive psychotherapy.
• Positive emotion enhancement refers to
intentionally cultivating and amplifying
positive emotions in individuals.
• The goal of positive psychotherapy is to
help patients develop their positive
emotions, inner resources, and sense of
well-being.
Techniques to Enhance Positive
Emotions:
• Positive Reframing:
Reframing the negative or distressing experiences in a
more positive light and focus more on positive aspects or
potentials of individuals.
• Positive Reminiscence:
Encourage clients to recall pleasant memories and
experiences from their past.
People can revive pleasant feelings by thinking back on
the happy memories.
Techniques To Enhance
Positive Emotions:
• Positive Activities and Behavioural Activation:
Encourage clients to engage in activities that bring them
pleasure, fulfilment, and a sense of accomplishment.
• Cultivating Gratitude and Appreciation:
By encouraging an attitude of appreciation for the positive
aspects of their lives, these practices assist people in
developing feelings of happiness.
• Positive Social Support:
Therapists emphasize the importance of enhancing
positive social connections that promote feelings of love,
support, and belonging.
Strength Based Approach
 Strength Based Approach:
Strength-based approach in positive
psychotherapy focuses on finding and using
the things that make a person strong and
happy. It encourages individuals to cultivate
positive emotions such as joy, gratitude,
love, and hope. These positive emotions
contribute to a sense of well-being,
resilience, and overall life satisfaction.

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Mindfulness and Present
Moment Awareness
Mindfulness:
Self-Awareness:
Mindfulness helps individuals develop a deeper
understanding of their thoughts, emotions, and
physical sensations.
Positive Experiences:
Mindfulness encourages individuals to notice and
appreciate positive moments in their lives.
Stress and Emotion Regulation:
Mindfulness practices provide individuals with
tools to manage stress and regulate emotions.
Mindfulness:
Resilience and Adaptability:
Mindfulness supports the development of
resilience by helping individuals navigate
challenging situations with greater ease.
Goal Setting and Value Alignment:
Mindfulness assists individuals in clarifying
their values and setting meaningful goals.

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Positive Relationships &
Social Support
 Positive Relationships and Social
Support:
Positive relationships play a crucial role in positive psychotherapy,
which is an approach that focuses on promoting well-being and personal
growth rather than solely treating mental illness. Here are some ways in
which positive relationships contribute to positive psychotherapy:
• Support and Empathy: Positive relationships provide an empathetic
environment where individuals can openly express their thoughts,
feelings, and experiences.
• Positive Reinforcement: Positive psychotherapy emphasizes identifying
and cultivating strengths and positive qualities.
• Emotional Resonance: Positive relationships in therapy create emotional
resonance, where the therapist attunes to the client's positive emotions
and experiences.
• Social Connection and Belonging: Positive psychotherapy recognizes the
importance of social connections and belongingness for well-being.
Positive Relationships and Social
Support (Continued):
•Validation and Acceptance:
Social support validates individuals' experiences and feelings,
fostering a sense of acceptance and understanding.
•Skill Development:
Social support can facilitate the development of new skills and
coping strategies. Engaging in positive psychotherapy within a
social context allows individuals to learn from others who have
faced similar challenges and have developed effective strategies for
well-being.
•Accountability and Motivation:
Social support provides accountability and motivation for
individuals to engage in positive therapeutic practices.
•Sense of Community:
Positive psychotherapy often encourages individuals to foster
connections and build positive relationships with others.
Meaning and Purpose
Meaning & Purpose:
Here's how the meaning and purpose of life contribute to positive psychotherapy:
•Sense of Meaning:
Positive psychotherapy recognizes that having a sense of meaning is essential for
psychological well-being. Meaning refers to the belief that one's life has significance,
purpose, and coherence.
•Source of Motivation:
Finding meaning and purpose in life can provide a powerful source of motivation.
When individuals clearly understand their values and goals, they are more likely to
engage in activities that bring them fulfillment and satisfaction.
•Resilience and Coping:
Meaning and purpose in life can act as buffers against adversity and enhance
resilience.
Meaning & Purpose (Continued):
• Enhanced Self-esteem and Self-worth:
When individuals have a sense of meaning and purpose, they often
experience increased self-esteem and self-worth
• Positive Emotions and Well-being:
The pursuit of meaning and purpose in life is closely associated with
positive emotions and overall well-being. Engaging in activities that
align with one's values and goals often leads to a sense of fulfillment,
satisfaction, and joy.
Gratitude Practices
Gratitude Journaling:
This form of exercise is writing down three to five
things you are grateful for each day on a daily basis.
Gratitude Letters:
Write a heartfelt letter of thanks to someone who has made
a good difference in your life.
Gratitude Walk:
Go for a walk in nature or any other area that makes you
happy.
Gratitude Routines:
Develop basic gratitude routines, such as saying grace before
meals or beginning the day by meditating on what you
Gratitude Mediation:
Practice mindfulness and gratitude by sitting quietly for a
few minutes and focusing on what you are grateful for.
Benefits of Practicing Gratitude:
• Improved physical and mental health
• Lower aggression
• Improved sleep
• Increased confidence
• Increased happiness
• Improved relationships
• More resilience
• Healthier relationships
• Reduced stress
Positive Cognitive
Reconstruction
What is Cognitive Reconstruction?
Cognitive reconstruction is to deconstruct
unhelpful thoughts and rebuild them in a
more balanced and accurate way.
 The 3 C’s of Cognitive Reconstruction:

The three steps of identifying and replacing unhealthy

thoughts are:
1- Catch It.
2- Check It.
3- Change It.
Cognitive Reconstruction Techniques:
- Self Monitoring
- Questioning Your Assumptions
- Gathering Evidence
- Performing a Cost Benefit Analysis
- Generating Alternatives
 Positive Cognitive Reconstruction and CBT:
Cognitive restructuring is at the heart of cognitive behavioral therapy,
a well-studied talk therapy approach that can effectively treat many
mental health conditions. These include:
• Depression
• Anxiety Disorders
• Eating Disorders
• Substance Use Disorders
• Personality Disorders
Behavioral Activation
Behavioral Activation:
Behavioral activation is an approach to
mental health that focuses on using
behaviors to “activate” pleasant emotions.
The idea is that by putting action first, a
person does not need to wait to feel
motivated.
Practicing Behavioral Activation:
1- Notice how behavior affects emotions
2- Identify behaviors to increase
3- Minimize or replace unhelpful behaviors
4- Monitor progress
Using behavioural activation
- Increasing pleasure and meaning
- Replacing unhelpful behaviors
- Improving relationships
Stages of Psychotherapy
 Positive Psychotherapy:
• Assessment and Goal Setting:
• Therapist assesses the client's well-being, strengths, and areas for
improvement, sets therapy goals, and develops strategies.
• Cultivating Positive Emotions:
• Cultivating positive emotions involves exploring experiences,
engaging in activities, and developing skills to amplify and extend
them daily.
• Identifying and Utilizing Personal Strengths:
• Identifying and utilizing personal strengths helps clients navigate
challenges, build resilience, and foster personal growth.
 Positive Psychotherapy:
• Building Positive Relationships:
The therapist supports the client in improving interpersonal
connections, focusing on communication, conflict resolution, and
fostering empathy and understanding.
• Meaning and Purpose:
The therapist assists clients in discovering their values, passions, and
purpose, guiding them in exploring core beliefs, clarifying personal
values, and setting meaningful goals.
The Three Principles
The Three Principles:
The three main principles or pillars of positive psychotherapy
are also referred as the three P’s. :
• The Principle of Hope
• The Principle of Balance
• The Principle of Consultation
The Three Principles of Positive Psychotherapy aim to foster
well-being, resilience, and personal growth by focusing on
positive emotions, individual strengths, and positive social
environments. By incorporating these principles into therapy
and daily life, individuals can cultivate a more positive and
fulfilling experience.
The Principle of Hope:
It implies that the therapist wants to assist the client in
understanding and seeing the meaning and purpose of
their disorder or conflict. Thus, the disorder will be
reinterpreted in a "positive" way. These steps and ways
are observed to follow the framework of guidelines.
• Future Orientation.
• Motivation and Goal Setting.
• Resilience and Coping.
• Wellbeing and Optimism.
• Building Supportive Networks.
• Cultivating a Growth Mindset.
The Principle of Balance:
Despite social and cultural differences and the uniqueness of
every human being, it can be observed that during the
management of their problems that all humans refer to
typical forms of coping.
According to the balance model, the four areas of life that
require balance and therapists help individual achieve them:
1. Body & Health – Psychosomatic.
2. Achievement & Work – Stress Factors.
3. Contact & Relationships – Depression.
4. Future, Purpose & Meaning of Life – Fears and Phobias.
The Principle of Consultation:
It explains the five stages of positive psychotherapy.
It represents a concept in which therapy and self-
help are closely interrelated. The client and the
family are informed about the illness and its
individual solution.
• 1st Step: Observation; distancing
• 2nd Step: Take inventory
• 3rd Step: Situational encouragement
• 4th Step: Verbalization
• 5th Step: Expansion of goals
Thank You