Integrating Positive Psychology and Spirituality to Foster Meaning and Well-Being in Older Adults

Abstract

This perspective article explores the integration of positive psychology interventions (PPIs) and spirituality in therapy to foster meaning and well-being in older adults. It highlights exercises such as the positive introduction, positive legacy, character strengths, mindfulness, mindful-based yoga, and a manifestation prayer journal. The interventions presented are tools to support older adults who might experience depression, difficult life transitions, and the search for renewed meaning. Therapists who integrate PPIs and spirituality into therapy can promote a holistic, non-pathological approach to treatment. © 2025, American Counseling Association. All rights reserved.