Positive psychology is a special branch of psychology that scientifically studies the strengths that enable individuals and communities to succeed and prosper. By focusing on happiness, psychological well-being, personal growth, character strengths, wisdom and creativity, positive psychology seeks to answer this important question: what qualities are critical for people to function optimally?
Positive psychology is founded on the belief that people want to lead fulfilling and meaningful lives to enhance their experiences of love, play and work, and to cultivate what is best within themselves. In recent years, interest in this psychological branch has increased within the realms of personal life, entrepreneurship, education and public administration. Individuals who desires high-quality, enjoyable lives, and organizations that want to be successful, are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of positive psychology.
Psychology is science — and science requires verifying theories with evidence. Accordingly, positive psychology as a science is not to be confused with untested self-help.
Mindfulness
Depending on whom you ask, mindfulness can have several different definitions. In some circles, mindfulness means keeping your attention alive in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally. The operative words? The present moment.
In the psychology realm, mindfulness is more traditionally defined as the psychological process of bringing one’s attention to experiences occurring in the present moment – a approach which can be developed through meditation and other therapies and training techniques.
Numerous studies in recent years have found that worry and rumination, dwelling on the symptoms of one’s distress, can contribute to various mental disorders, such as anxiety and depression. Therefore, mindfulness-based therapies are often used as an effective means of reducing a patient’s worry or rumination so they can live more freely and positively.
Other Conditions
Dr. Umar has a wealth of experience in helping patience address a broad spectrum of other psychological issues and conditions, including:
UNRESOLVED CHILDHOOD ISSUES
STRESS REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT
ANGER MANAGEMENT
RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS
BEREAVEMENT/GRIEF/LOSS
LOW SELF-ESTEEM/SELF-CONFIDENCE
SOCIAL WITHDRAWAL/ISOLATION
INDIVIDUATION/SEPARATION ISSUES
ADJUSTMENT DISORDERS
CO-DEPENDENCY