The PERMA model, developed by Dr. Martin Seligman, is a Positive Psychology framework designed to help individuals build a life filled with well-being, satisfaction, and meaning.

In his 2011 book ‘Flourish: A Visionary New Understanding of Happiness and Wellbeing’ Dr Seligman initally set out his theory of the building blocks of wellbeing – the PERMA model.

To outline how the PERMA model and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) are aligned, and how the PERMA model can be used when designing multi-element, person-centred PBS Plans.

In 2011, I suggested that PERMA (Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning and Accomplishment) are five measurable elements that make up well-being (Seligman, 2011, pp …

PERMA acknowledges the five building blocks to human flourishing. In this model, well-being is understood as being more than experiencing positive emotions and feeling happy. This model …

The acronym PERMA captures five central elements of human flourishing, each independently measured and enhanced. Character strengths are pathways to each of these five areas.

In his 2011 book Flourish, Dr. Martin Seligman, Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania and one of the founders of the field of positive psychology, defined …