Foster Flourishing Training Process
Step 1: Develop an Optimistic Attitude of Flourishing
Therapists will explore the sources of client stuckness, develop an optimistic attitude, and identify pivot options. Therapists examine the client's problem to be transcended by asking some of the following questions:
- Why is the person stuck?
- What are the positives and strengths of the person in this situation?
- What needs can the person meet through transcending the problem?
- How can the person begin to pivot?
- How can the problem be viewed optimistically?
- What growth opportunities exist in the person's situation?
Step 2: Evolve a Goal Orientation in Sources of Flourishing
Therapists will explore which sources of flourishing the person will use to transcend the problem. Scallon & Liptak identified Five Primary Sources of Flourishing:
- Meaning
- Engagement
- Self-Accomplishment
- Relationships
- Empowered Control
The therapist then helps clients design a lifestyle around their sources of hope, set SMART goals in each of the areas, and work toward these goals.
Step 3: Build Key Flourishing Habits to Expect Positive Outcomes
Therapists help clients build behaviors that ensure flourishing occurs automatically. These flourishing habits will occur without conscious thought and be developed through practice. Flourishing becomes a mental shortcut performed without decision-making.
Through habit formation, people learn the three components of a habit: The Trigger, The Routine, and the Positive Outcome. Over time, flourishing becomes automatic and likely to be repeated. Flourishing becomes a powerful change agent in the client's life.