Positive Psychotherapy and Strengths-Based Interventions

This study explores the theoretical framework and clinical application of Positive Psychotherapy (PPT) and Strengths-Based Interventions, emphasizing the shift from a pathology-centered to a resource-oriented paradigm in healthcare. Developed by Nossrat Peseschkian, PPT integrates humanistic and psychodynamic elements, defining the “positive” as the total reality (positum) of the individual, which encompasses both symptoms and innate capacities. The approach is grounded in three core principles: Hope, Balance, and Consultation. Central to this framework is the Balance Model, which seeks dynamic equilibrium across four life domains: body, achievement, relationships, and spirituality. The text further delineates the five-stage therapeutic process and the classification of human potential into primary (“to love”) and secondary (“to know”) capabilities. The study concludes that integrating these transcultural, holistic approaches into nursing practice significantly enhances resilience, professional well-being, and sustainable patient recovery.