Afirmativní psychologie: Jak se zaměřit na síly, ne na slabosti
When you think of therapy, you probably imagine digging into pain, trauma, or broken patterns. But what if healing doesn’t start with fixing what’s wrong — but with noticing what’s already right? Afirmativní psychologie, přístup, který se zaměřuje na lidské síly, zdroje a schopnosti místo pouhého řešení problémů. Also known as pozitivní psychologie, it’s not about ignoring trauma — it’s about building from the ground up, using what’s already strong inside you. This isn’t just feel-good advice. It’s a scientifically backed method used by trauma therapists across the Czech Republic to help people reclaim their sense of agency after years of feeling broken.
Think of it this way: if you broke your leg, would you only focus on the fracture — or would you also look at how well your other limbs work, how strong your core is, how your body knows how to heal? Afirmativní psychologie does the same for the mind. It asks: What coping skills have you already developed? Who has stood by you? What moments gave you even a tiny sense of peace? These aren’t distractions from trauma — they’re the foundation for moving forward. Therapists using this approach don’t ask, “What’s wrong with you?” — they ask, “What’s worked for you so far?” That shift changes everything. It’s especially powerful for people with PTSD, anxiety, or those who feel stuck in self-blame. You don’t need to be fixed to deserve healing. You just need to be seen — not as a diagnosis, but as a person with resilience you might not even recognize yet.
This method connects directly with somatic therapies, EMDR, and trauma-informed care you’ll find in the articles below. It doesn’t replace them — it complements them. When you combine body-based healing with a focus on your strengths, you don’t just reduce symptoms. You rebuild your identity. You start to see yourself not as someone who survived something awful, but as someone who kept going — even when it felt impossible. That’s not just therapy. That’s reclamation.
In the posts below, you’ll find real stories and practical tools from therapists working with trauma in Prague and across the Czech Republic. You’ll learn how affirming your own strengths can change your therapy experience — whether you’re dealing with flashbacks, sleep issues, or just feeling disconnected from yourself. No fluff. No empty positivity. Just clear, grounded ways to start trusting yourself again.