Empowering
We empower older & vunerable people, their family, and each other, enabling everyone to thrive.
Live Life In Colour
Thriving, Wellbeing and PERMA
What we do each day is about so much more than completing tasks. It is about helping people enjoy the best possible later life, and supporting one another to live well too.
Our mission
To ensure people enjoy the best possible later life.
That mission comes to life through every visit, every conversation, every reassuring word and every moment of laughter. Ultimately, it means we aim to implement anything and everything we can to make a difference to a client's quality of life.
Deeply Connected
We build genuine relationships with the people we support, their families, colleagues, and communities.
Impactful
We focus on making a real difference to quality of life, helping life feel fuller and brighter.
Creative
We think differently and take an individual approach, because no two people are the same.
Why your wellbeing matters
For the people we support to live well, we need to be living well ourselves.
These values are not just for our clients. They are for you, our Associates, as well. You are the heart of our mission, and we are committed to supporting you to not just survive your working day, but to truly thrive.
Thriving, or flourishing, is a dynamic state where you feel you are functioning at your best across different areas of life. It is more than the absence of stress: it is the presence of the building blocks that lead to a fulfilling life.
The PERMA framework
Five pillars that help people flourish
Developed by Dr Martin Seligman, PERMA gives us a practical, science-based way to understand and grow our wellbeing. At Thrive, we also add Health, because physical vitality is the foundation for everything else.
Positive Emotion
Finding moments of joy, gratitude, and comfort in daily life.
Engagement
Finding your flow: activities where you become absorbed and lose track of time.
Relationships
Building strong, supportive connections where you feel valued and loved.
Meaning
Connecting your work and life to a purpose bigger than yourself.
Accomplishment
Celebrating progress and mastery, from finishing complex tasks to learning new skills.
Health
Protecting your physical vitality so the rest of wellbeing has a strong foundation.
PERMA in action
Real stories from our clients
See how Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning and Accomplishment show up in everyday care, companionship and wellbeing support.
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Curated resources for thriving
Videos, books, websites, and articles for anyone curious about the science of thriving and how to apply it in their own life.
Videos
What Makes a Good Life?
A TED talk on a 75-year adult development study and the role of positive relationships.
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi on Flow
The psychologist who pioneered flow explains absorption, satisfaction, and what makes life worth living.
The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us
An RSA Animate video based on Daniel Pink's Drive, exploring intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.
What Makes Life Meaningful?
Dr Michael F. Steger discusses research into how we find and benefit from meaning.
Meaningful Work
Dr Amy Wrzesniewski explores how people can find or create purpose in their professional lives.
Your Wellbeing = PERMA-V
A short UMN Extension video explaining PERMA plus vitality.
The Four Horsemen of Relationships
Dr John Gottman identifies communication styles that can predict relationship failure.
The Social Muscle
Evidence on loneliness, isolation, and the importance of exercising social connections.
Books
Flourish Martin E. P. Seligman More
Amazon
Man's Search for Meaning Viktor E. Frankl More
Positivity Barbara L. Fredrickson More
Happy Together Suzann Pileggi Pawelski and James O. Pawelski More
Average to A+ Alex Linley More
Four Thousand Weeks Oliver Burkeman More
Websites and Articles
VIA Survey of Character Strengths
Take a free strengths test to identify your top character traits.
Positive News
Constructive, uplifting, and inspiring stories from around the world.
Campaign to End Loneliness
Facts, statistics, and advice on maintaining social connections.
The Gottman Institute Blog
Research-based tips on building healthy, resilient relationships.
Broaden and Build Theory
How positive emotions contribute to long-term happiness and personal growth.