Uploaded December 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
After a cat bite led to a life-threatening bloodstream infection, Lorna faced unimaginable challenges: paralysis from the waist down, limited upper body movement, and a diagnosis of post-infectious disease syndrome. Despite the odds, she leaned on her inner character strengths to embark on an incredible path toward recovery.
Lorna’s story is a powerful reminder of hope, bravery, and perseverance, and highlights the transformative power of character strengths even in the face of life’s toughest obstacles. Watch now to discover how she overcame adversity.
Uncover your own unique strengths and learn how they can support you through life’s challenges. Take the free VIA Survey today: viacharacter.org/surveys/takesurvey
Learn more about VIA Institute: viacharacter.org/
Subscribe to VIA's Youtube Channel: youtube.com/@VIAStrengths
Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/via-institute-on-character
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#characterstrengths #positivepsychology
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.
After a cat bite led to a life-threatening bloodstream infection, Lorna faced unimaginable challenges: paralysis from the waist down, limited upper body movement, and a diagnosis of post-infectious disease syndrome. Despite the odds, she leaned on her inner character strengths to embark on an incredible path toward recovery.
Lorna’s story is a powerful reminder of hope, bravery, and perseverance, and highlights the transformative power of character strengths even in the face of life’s toughest obstacles. Watch now to discover how she overcame adversity.
Uncover your own unique strengths and learn how they can support you through life’s challenges. Take the free VIA Survey today: viacharacter.org/surveys/takesurvey
Learn more about VIA Institute: viacharacter.org/
Subscribe to VIA's Youtube Channel: youtube.com/@VIAStrengths
Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/via-institute-on-character
Instagram: instagram.com/viastrengths
#characterstrengths #positivepsychology
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.
