PERMA When Schools talk about PERMA within the context of Wellbeing, they are referring to the model developed by positive psychologist, Martin Seligman, and was widely published in his influential 2011 book, “Flourish.” PERMA is an acronym for Positive Emotions, Engagement, Positive Relationships, Meaning and Accomplishment/Achievement. Further information: Martin Seligman – https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/faculty-profile/profile-dr-martin-seligman