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Psychological preconditions for flourishing through ultrabilitation: a descriptive framework
1Department of General Practice and Primary Health Care, University of Auckland, New Zealand.
Disability and Rehabilitation
|January 18, 2019
Summary
This study introduces "ultrabilitation," a framework focusing on psychological preconditions for flourishing among individuals with disabilities. It emphasizes seven key elements to help people thrive beyond traditional recovery goals.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Rehabilitation Science
- Disability Studies
Background:
- Traditional rehabilitation often focuses on recovery to a 'normal' state of well-being.
- This perspective may not fully address the psychological needs of individuals living with disabilities.
- There is a need for approaches that support flourishing beyond mere recovery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce and define 'ultrabilitation' as a framework for psychological flourishing in persons with disabilities.
- To identify key psychological preconditions that enable individuals to thrive.
- To challenge conventional notions of rehabilitation by focusing on growth beyond recovery.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual article utilizing reasoning and creative wordplay.
- Informed by psychological and philosophical literature and practical experience.
- Exploration of psychological concepts related to flourishing and disability.
Main Results:
- Identified seven interconnected psychological preconditions for flourishing: apprehension, appetite, attitude, ambiguity, autonomy, accountability, and ambiopia.
- These preconditions are proposed to support individuals in thriving toward, around, or beyond recovery.
- Ultrabilitation offers a new paradigm for supporting psychological well-being in disability.
Conclusions:
- Clinicians can partner with individuals with disabilities to foster these seven psychological preconditions.
- Ultrabilitation can help individuals navigate and resist pressures for normalcy and recovery.
- This approach empowers individuals to flourish by optimizing mental states and embracing growth.
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