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.
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
Are you one of those who believes in living life to the fullest and making the most out of every day? If so, then you [...]
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, the word and image of “strength” [...]
Personality & Character Traits: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
We would all benefit from being more aware of our characteristics and personality traits. That’s because they are significant predictors of our behaviors and attitudes. [...]
Honesty Worksheets, Activities & Tests: Honesty &; Integrity in Therapy
“Honesty is the best policy.” – Benjamin Franklin Or is it? Benjamin Franklin seems to think so, but he also said this: “Remember not only [...]
The Classification of Character Strengths and Virtues
Character Strengths and Virtues is a groundbreaking handbook compiling the work of researchers to create a classification system for widely valued positive traits. This handbook also [...]
