Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Discover how character strengths and mindfulness work together to enhance mental health in this inspiring live conversation with Dr. Tayyab Rashid and Dr. Ryan Niemiec. Together, they explore the science, share practical examples, and reveal how the Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice (MBSP) can transform lives — helping people thrive emotionally, relationally, and psychologically.
Featuring:
🔹 Dr. Tayyab Rashid – Licensed Clinical and School Psychologist, Associate Faculty at Harvard’s Human Flourishing Program & President-Elect, IPPA
🔹 Dr. Ryan Niemiec – Chief Science Officer at VIA, Psychologist, author, and creator of the Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice Program
You’ll learn :
âś… 5 science-backed ways character strengths and mindfulness work together to support mental health
âś… Practical examples of applying these tools to improve well-being
âś… How the Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice (MBSP) has been a transformative experience for Tayyab personally
🌟 Learn more about the 8-week MBSP Course: viacharacter.org/courses/mindfulness-based-strengths-practice
🌟 Become Certified to teach MBSP: viacharacter.org/courses/mbsp-certification
🌟 Discover the dual role of character strengths in supporting mental health: assets.ctfassets.net/ham3h61ph2oq/1pRq9GFE15RfSXGJpwDDTX/802f3c0be39cd5418bc2a4317718cf65/Mental_health___CS_-_Niemiec__2023___1_.pdf
In this webinar, we cover:
0:00 Introduction
2:50 Guided Mindfulness Practice – Dr. Ryan Niemiec
11:00 What is Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice (MBSP)?
13:45 Exploring the Connection: Mindfulness & Mental Health
14:55 Introducing Dr. Tayyab Rashid
16:44 Q1: How do character strengths and mindfulness work together to support mental health?
24:38 Q2: Real-life examples of applying character strengths & mindfulness to improve mental health
35:20 Q3: How was MBSP a transformative experience for you personally?
45:15 Audience Q&A
#characterstrengths #mindfulness #mentalhealth #positivepsychology #wellbeing
Subscribe to VIA's Youtube Channel: /@viastrengths
Learn more about VIA Insitute: viacharacter.org
Linkedin: /via-institute-on-character
Instagram: /viastrengths
About VIA Institute: Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, The VIA Institute on Character is a global non-profit organization that empowers people worldwide through the science and practice of character strengths. The VIA Survey, available in 46 languages, has helped nearly 35 million discover the best in themselves and apply their strengths to enhance well-being, relationships, and performance. With 10,000 people taking the VIA Survey daily, it is the most frequently taken and most popular peer-reviewed scientific test of personality or strengths worldwide.
Discover how character strengths and mindfulness work together to enhance mental health in this inspiring live conversation with Dr. Tayyab Rashid and Dr. Ryan Niemiec. Together, they explore the science, share practical examples, and reveal how the Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice (MBSP) can transform lives — helping people thrive emotionally, relationally, and psychologically.
Featuring:
🔹 Dr. Tayyab Rashid – Licensed Clinical and School Psychologist, Associate Faculty at Harvard’s Human Flourishing Program & President-Elect, IPPA
🔹 Dr. Ryan Niemiec – Chief Science Officer at VIA, Psychologist, author, and creator of the Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice Program
You’ll learn :
âś… 5 science-backed ways character strengths and mindfulness work together to support mental health
âś… Practical examples of applying these tools to improve well-being
âś… How the Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice (MBSP) has been a transformative experience for Tayyab personally
🌟 Learn more about the 8-week MBSP Course: viacharacter.org/courses/mindfulness-based-strengths-practice
🌟 Become Certified to teach MBSP: viacharacter.org/courses/mbsp-certification
🌟 Discover the dual role of character strengths in supporting mental health: assets.ctfassets.net/ham3h61ph2oq/1pRq9GFE15RfSXGJpwDDTX/802f3c0be39cd5418bc2a4317718cf65/Mental_health___CS_-_Niemiec__2023___1_.pdf
In this webinar, we cover:
0:00 Introduction
2:50 Guided Mindfulness Practice – Dr. Ryan Niemiec
11:00 What is Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice (MBSP)?
13:45 Exploring the Connection: Mindfulness & Mental Health
14:55 Introducing Dr. Tayyab Rashid
16:44 Q1: How do character strengths and mindfulness work together to support mental health?
24:38 Q2: Real-life examples of applying character strengths & mindfulness to improve mental health
35:20 Q3: How was MBSP a transformative experience for you personally?
45:15 Audience Q&A
#characterstrengths #mindfulness #mentalhealth #positivepsychology #wellbeing
Subscribe to VIA's Youtube Channel: /@viastrengths
Learn more about VIA Insitute: viacharacter.org
Linkedin: /via-institute-on-character
Instagram: /viastrengths
About VIA Institute: Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, The VIA Institute on Character is a global non-profit organization that empowers people worldwide through the science and practice of character strengths. The VIA Survey, available in 46 languages, has helped nearly 35 million discover the best in themselves and apply their strengths to enhance well-being, relationships, and performance. With 10,000 people taking the VIA Survey daily, it is the most frequently taken and most popular peer-reviewed scientific test of personality or strengths worldwide.
