Strengths & Virtues
Everyone has a characteristic set of strengths and virtues, that is, things that they are naturally “good” or “strong” on. Research in Positive Psychology suggests that there are (at least) 24 strengths and virtues that are recognized in most cultures.
Fostering Creativity: 12 Strategies to Boost Creative Skills
Creativity has been valued throughout human history. It has also been called “the skill of the future” (Powers, 2018). This is partly because creativity helps [...]
Personal Strengths Defined (+ List of Strengths)
In my work with young people, we often talk about their ideas of personal strengths and weaknesses. One of the exercises we begin with asks [...]
VIA Character Strengths Survey: 31 Ways to Spot Strengths
In positive psychology, cultivating and using our personal strengths is an integral part of striving for “the good life” – very roughly speaking, the pursuit [...]
3 Most Accurate Character Strengths Assessments and Tests
Character strengths are an indispensable aspect of positive psychology. They are a collection of personal abilities that buffer against mental health disorders and positively impact [...]
12 Strength-Based Skills & Activities to Boost Your Practice
Strengths-based approaches deploy the inherent strengths of clients to aid recovery and cultivate a sense of empowerment in terms of their own lives and treatment [...]
15 Character Strength Examples, Interventions & Worksheets
One of the biggest topics in positive psychology is character strengths. If you have given any positive psychology resource even a cursory glance, you have [...]
9 Free Strengths Assessments & Tests
If someone asked you to define your top strengths, how would you respond? Our strengths reflect inherent potentials that can help us achieve goals across [...]
The 5 Character Strengths of Wisdom in Positive Psychology
Our fascination with wisdom dates back for thousands of years. Many people throughout history have pondered what it means to be wise. How do you [...]
Zest in Positive Psychology: Satisfaction in Life and Work
If you’re feeling tired and burned out, it might be time to tap into your inner ‘zest.’ In positive psychology, zest refers to having energy, [...]
What Is a Strength-Based Approach? (Incl. Examples & Tools)
When you consider the word “strength,” what comes to mind? Hold on to that for a moment. For me, “strength” makes me think of words [...]
