Positive psychology at work, part 2

Part 2: wellbeing – key theories and applications

Summary:

In the second of her two-part series, Karen Coomer explains the five elements of the PERMA model – the most widely used concept in positive psychology – and how they can be applied in occupational health to enhance approaches to workplace wellbeing.

In the midst of a global pandemic, the conversation about wellbeing, mental health and coping with uncertainty has never been more topical. Occupational health (OH) practitioners are being tasked with different ways in which to offer ‘wellbeing’ from employers overwhelmed with the need to do something for their employees. Experts, celebrities and gurus share ‘top tips’ on staying positive in these uncertain COVID-19 times, and terms such as positive thinking, agile, being mindful, gratitude, hope, optimism and meaning have become part of the national conversation on how best to cope…

Dr Karen Coomer is an occupational health nurse and achartered psychologist.

Author: Coomer K

Occupational Health at Work June/July 2021 (vol. 18/1) pp31-36

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