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Significance of positive psychology for adolescents

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The purpose of this paper was to integrate literature on positive psychology and adolescent well-being to provide a cohesive platform for future research and discussion. It is aimed at researchers, and mental health and educational professionals who are interested in the empirical evidence behind using positive psychology interventions with adolescents. The positive psychology concepts reviewed are: the authentic happiness theory, flow, hope, coaching, gratitude, kindness, and strengths-based interventions. Although positive psychology is only in its infancy, and more research in adolescent populations is needed, support for positive psychology interventions in fostering adolescent mental health is steadily accumulating.



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1. FOCUS ON THE POSITIVE
Focus on the Positive by asking teens what good thing happened, even in the event of a bad circumstance. By helping teens consider the positive, they will begin to look for the positive in other situations.

2. FIND GRATITUDE AND MEANING
Help teens find gratitude and meaning in their lives. One way of doing this is to ask them to consider their own circumstances or situation and connect them to positive outcomes. Another strategy is to have teens take time out to write thank you notes for the positive things that happen during their day.

3. CONNECT AND FORGIVE
Connect and Forgive. Teens who have positive and supportive relationships with adults are more likely to consult with these adults when life gets challenging.

One way to help teens identify their support systems is to have them create a list of the important people in their lives.
Another activity to do with teens, especially those who express a lot of sadness or anger, is to have them identify people and/or situations they may want to forgive. Forgiveness is a difficult thing to do, but when one is able to forgive, a tremendous load of negative emotion is released.
4. REFRAMING
Help teens re-frame “hopeless” situations into “optimistic” events. A good activity to promote optimism is called “Doors”. As adults, we know that when one door closes, it usually means another door is opening. Help teens understand that when life feels hopeless and depressing those feelings are temporary and change will come.

5. FUTURISTIC THINKING
Assist teens with futuristic thinking. For teens who have minimal consistency and little stability in their lives, a future where they have some control in what happens to them seems a worthy goal and gives them optimism and enthusiasm for the future.

A few ways to instill futuristic thinking are to:
Have teens create vision boards,
Draw a lifeline that goes from present moment to the end of their story, and
To discuss short-term and long-term goals and strategies for achieving those goals.