POSITIVE GRATITUDE-BASED THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS IN THE SOCIOTHERAPY OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
Abstract
Positive psychology interventions are the subject of much scientific research focused on finding
ways to increase people’s mental well-being. One such intervention is to develop gratitude. Gratitude
training can be conducted both preventively and therapeutically. In this article, the Author
refers to the latest world literature, referring to the results of experimental research confirming
the existence of benefits related to developing gratitude in everyday life, both for physical, mental
and social health. The author presents a suggestion to include such therapeutic interventions
in the program of sociotherapeutic activities for children and adolescents. The implementation
of interventions based on gratitude, which is one of the mechanisms underlying resistance to aggression and violence, can bring definite benefits for psychological well-being and social
relations among young participants of sociotherapy.
