Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this research-informed session, Dr. Ryan Niemiec—psychologist, author, Chief Science & Education Officer at the VIA Institute—explores the dual role of character strengths in promoting well-being and supporting us through adversity. Drawing from over 1,000 studies and his recent publication on character strengths and mental health, Dr. Niemiec brings this science to life with practical strategies and reflection prompts.
In this session, you’ll gain:
✅ Research-based insights on how character strengths support both well-being and adversity
✅ Practical tools to apply strengths in everyday life—for yourself or your clients
✅Discussion questions to deepen your understanding and integration of strengths
🌟 Learn more about the MBSP Program: viacharacter.org/courses/mindfulness-based-strength-practice
🌟 Interested in becoming a certified MBSP facilitator? Start here: viacharacter.org/courses/mindfulness-based-strength-practice-certification
Subscribe to VIA's Youtube Channel: / @viastrengths
Learn more about VIA Insitute: viacharacter.org
Linkedin: /via-institute-on-character
Instagram: /viastrengths
#characterstrengths #positivepsychology
#characterstrengths #positivepsychology #wellbeing #resilience #MBSP
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.
In this research-informed session, Dr. Ryan Niemiec—psychologist, author, Chief Science & Education Officer at the VIA Institute—explores the dual role of character strengths in promoting well-being and supporting us through adversity. Drawing from over 1,000 studies and his recent publication on character strengths and mental health, Dr. Niemiec brings this science to life with practical strategies and reflection prompts.
In this session, you’ll gain:
✅ Research-based insights on how character strengths support both well-being and adversity
✅ Practical tools to apply strengths in everyday life—for yourself or your clients
✅Discussion questions to deepen your understanding and integration of strengths
🌟 Learn more about the MBSP Program: viacharacter.org/courses/mindfulness-based-strength-practice
🌟 Interested in becoming a certified MBSP facilitator? Start here: viacharacter.org/courses/mindfulness-based-strength-practice-certification
Subscribe to VIA's Youtube Channel: / @viastrengths
Learn more about VIA Insitute: viacharacter.org
Linkedin: /via-institute-on-character
Instagram: /viastrengths
#characterstrengths #positivepsychology
#characterstrengths #positivepsychology #wellbeing #resilience #MBSP
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.
