Cite as (APA style): Rajeswari, J. & Vidhya, S. (2026). Transcultural (Indian) perspective on the use of digitally supported tools in the stabilization phase of positive psychotherapy practice: A practice-based reflection. The Global Psychotherapist, 6(2), 202-219 http://doi.org/10.52982/lkj328
Abstract: Positive Psychotherapy (PPT) offers a comprehensive and resource-oriented framework for understanding psychological distress. However, in the Indian context, therapists in the early stages of practice may struggle to translate theoretical concepts into a structured, coherent therapeutic process, particularly during the stabilization phase. This practice-based reflection explores the design and use of digitally supported, therapist-guided tools for Positive Psychotherapy assessment, Actual and Basic Conflict exploration, Balance Model and capacity assessment, case formulation, therapy planning, and clinical documentation.
Based on reflections from 22 anonymized clinical cases encountered in regular Positive Psychotherapy practice in India, the article examines the usability, cultural relevance, and practical application of these tools across diverse clinical presentations. The tools were used to organize clinical information, support therapist-led formulation, maintain ethical pacing, and enhance engagement through visual, reflective, and culturally relevant methods. Clinical observations suggest that digitally supported tools may improve structure, continuity, documentation, and client engagement while preserving flexibility, therapist responsibility, and the central role of clinical judgment.
Keywords: Positive Psychotherapy, transcultural psychotherapy, digital mental health, clinical decision support, stabilization phase, India, practice-based reflection