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SUCCESS Introduction and Guide
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SUCCESS Module 1 - Positivity
- Positivity – Theoretical Background – Positive Emotions
- Positivity – Theoretical Background – BBT
- Positivity – Theoretical Background – Expressing Gratitude
- Positivity – Theoretical Background – Mindsets
- Positivity – Theoretical Background – Positive Connections
- Positivity – Theoretical Background – Flow
- Positivity – Theoretical Background – Workplace Research Findings of Positivity
- Positivity – Theoretical Background – References
- Positivity Short Quiz
- Positivity – Beginner Lesson Plans
- Positivity – Intermediate Lesson Plans
- Positivity – Advanced Lesson Plans
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SUCCESS Module 2 - Character Strengths
- Character Strengths – Theoretical Background – Introduction
- Character Strengths – Theoretical Background – Classification of Character Strengths
- Character Strengths – Theoretical Background – Research Findings Relating to Employability & Workplace Outcomes
- Character Strengths – Theoretical Background – The Principles of Strengths-Based Practice
- Character Strengths – Theoretical Background – References
- Character Strengths Quiz
- Character Strengths – Beginner Lesson Plans
- Character Strengths – Intermediate Lesson Plans
- Character Strengths – Advanced Lesson Plans
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SUCCESS Module 3 - Resilience
- Resilience – Theoretical Background – Introduction
- Resilience – Theoretical Background – The Seven Key Ingredients of Resilience
- Resilience – Theoretical Background – Characteristics of a Resilient Person
- Resilience – Theoretical Background – Research Findings Relating to Employability & Workplace Outcomes
- Resilience – Theoretical Background – Research Findings Relating to Employability & Workplace Outcomes (Cont.)
- Resilience – Theoretical Background – Research on Broaden & Build Theory
- Resilience – Theoretical Background – References
- Resilience Short Quiz
- Resilience – Beginner Lesson Plans
- Resilience – Intermediate Lesson Plans
- Resilience – Advanced Lesson Plans
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SUCCESS Module 4 - Meaning of Life
- Meaning of Life – Theoretical Background – Introduction
- Meaning of Life – Theoretical Background – The Person-Specific Nature of Meaning
- Meaning of Life – Theoretical Background – The Benefits of Meaning Making
- Meaning of Life – Theoretical Background – Research Findings Relating to Employability & Workplace Outcomes
- Meaning of Life – Theoretical Background – Finding Balance Between The Personal & Professional Life
- Meaning of Life – Theoretical Background – Finding & Developing Meaning
- Meaning of Life – Theoretical Background – Using Mindfulness to Develop Meaning
- Meaning of Life – Theoretical Background – References
- Meaning of Life Quiz
- Meaning of Life – Beginner Lesson Plans
- Meaning of Life – Intermediate Lesson Plans
- Meaning of Life – Advanced Lesson Plans
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Complete SUCCESS Guide
Character Strengths – Theoretical Background – Introduction
Character Strengths
As was previously discussed, the main focus of positive psychology is on what makes our lives most worth living (Seligman & Csikszentmihalyi, 2000). Positive psychology focuses on: (a) positive subjective experiences (e.g., happiness or satisfaction); (b) positive individual traits (e.g., character strengths or talents); and (c) positive institutions (e.g., families or workplaces) (Seligman & Csikszentmihalyi, 2000).
Strengths of character (also known as character strengths) and individuals’ positive experiences such as a satisfied life are among the central concerns of positive psychology. Character strengths can be defined as positive traits which are reflected in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. They exist in degrees and can be measured as individual differences (Park, Peterson & Seligman, 2004).
Peterson and Seligman (2004), produced a list of character strengths, and developed assessment tools to identify them in individuals. They have introduced the Values in Action (VIA) classification of strengths, to describe the good character as an important instance of optimal human functioning. Character strengths represent the components and ingredients of good character, as measurable positive individual differences that exist on a continuum as opposed to in categorical form.
VIA focuses on what is right about people and, more specifically, about the strengths of character which can contribute to the optimal development of an individual across the lifespan (Park & Peterson, 2006; Peterson & Seligman, 2004). Character strengths are those aspects of personality that are morally valued.