Positive Living: A Positive Psychology Approach to Recovery-oriented Care for People with Schizophrenia-Presentation and Q&A

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In this video, Dr. Piper Meyer-Callows discusses positive psychology approaches in recovery-oriented care for people with schizophrenia. She introduces the concept of positive living and positive psychotherapy, which focus on building positive emotions, character strengths, and meaning in individuals' lives. Dr. Meyer-Callows emphasizes the importance of using these approaches to improve overall well-being in addition to reducing symptoms. She provides examples of activities that can be used, such as finding the good things in each day and writing gratitude letters. Dr. Meyer-Callows also highlights the potential benefits of these interventions, including improved mood, enjoyment, and relationships. She recommends trying these activities for oneself and adapting them to meet the needs of individuals. While specialized training is not necessary, additional support and resources can be helpful in implementing these approaches. Dr. Meyer-Callows concludes by sharing her experience in applying positive psychology in various settings and encourages clinicians to explore this approach further.

Keywords

positive psychology

recovery-oriented care

schizophrenia

positive living

positive psychotherapy

well-being

activities

gratitude letters

improved mood

relationships