Personal Portfolio of the Self-Compassion Letter and Savouring Expedition

Projektarbeit , 2018 , 28 Seiten , Note: 68/100 (merit)

Psychologie - Allgemeines

Positive psychology provides us with a selection of evidence-based exercises and interventions, aiming to improve our overall wellbeing and quality of life. When choosing a positive psychology intervention (PPI) out of a constantly growing pool of variations, to receive the best possible results, one should take into account the individual’s personality, strengths and weaknesses - including values and goals, sources of happiness and additional factors such as one’s level of motivation. The Person-Activity Fit Diagnostic, a tool which considers a number of these factors, may help find a suitable intervention for those who are not sure where to start, while others may intuitively know what fits them and what doesn’t, as suggested by Lyubomirsky (2008). For me this has been achieved through a combination of in-depth research and following my intuition.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Personal Portfolio of the Self-Compassion Letter and Savouring Expedition
• The Self-Compassion Letter
• The Savouring Expedition
• Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This personal portfolio explores the effectiveness of two positive psychology interventions, the Self-Compassion Letter and the Savouring Expedition, in promoting personal wellbeing. The aim is to analyze the impact of these interventions on the author's emotional state and self-compassion levels.

• The role of positive psychology interventions in promoting wellbeing
• The benefits of self-compassion and its application in dealing with stressors
• The importance of savoring and mindfulness in enhancing the experience of life's moments
• The application of Eastern traditions, particularly Buddhism, in Western psychology
• The impact of personal values and goals on the choice of positive psychology interventions

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• The first chapter introduces the concept of positive psychology interventions (PPIs) and explores the importance of individual factors in choosing suitable interventions. The author discusses the Person-Activity Fit Diagnostic and their personal experience with various PPIs.
• The second chapter focuses on the Self-Compassion Letter, a PPI that utilizes journaling to foster self-compassion. The author presents research supporting the effectiveness of this intervention and discusses their personal experience with the intervention.
• The third chapter delves into the Savouring Expedition, a PPI designed to enhance the appreciation of everyday experiences. The author discusses the theoretical background of the intervention and their personal experience with it.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This personal portfolio explores the application of positive psychology interventions, focusing on the Self-Compassion Letter and the Savouring Expedition. It examines the impact of these interventions on self-compassion, emotional wellbeing, and the ability to savor experiences. The research draws upon key concepts from Eastern traditions, particularly Buddhism, and highlights the importance of individual values and goals in choosing suitable interventions. The study utilizes the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) and the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS) to measure quantitative results.

• Hochschule: University of East London (Psychology)
• Veranstaltung: MSc Applied Positive Psychology & Coaching Psychology
• Note: 68/100 (merit)
• Autor: Charlotte Friedrich (Autor:in)
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2018
• Seiten: 28
• Katalognummer: V489486
• ISBN (eBook): 9783668970793
• ISBN (Buch): 9783668970809
• Sprache: Englisch
• Schlagworte: Positive Psychology