Reliable New in the field, Positive Psychology Associates PLLC wants to clarify what is meant by the term "Positive Psychology". Positive Psychology is a new field of psychology that deals mainly with studying positive functioning and the things people do to make their lives meaningful. The nascent practice of Positive Psychology employs the concept of "visioning", which specifically refers to a vision of the future or a healthier self (Linley, 2006). Positive psychology interventions are not just therapies that help ward off a mental disorder or mitigate symptoms. They have a unique purpose, which is to assist people in the quest for better functioning by acknowledging that previous best is not good enough. In this regard, the promise of the Positive Psychology Movement is to help people discover their capacity and to realize a future self that is stronger, better, and more capable (Linley, 2006). To be clear, a retrospective approach to examining one's life might be helpful in seeking patterns that are no longer relevant to a 21st-century lifestyle the client desires. Nevertheless, it is not enough to understand the ways in which thinking about the past can hinder or support future focus.
