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How to Happily Spend Your Money

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by James E. Maddux, Ph.D, CWB Senior Scholar “Too many people spend money they haven’t earned, to buy things they don’t want, to impress people […]

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Resilience Resources Weekly: Strengthen Physical Well-Being

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by Katie Clare, Associate Director for Resilience Programs, University Life The next strategy to highlight from Southwick and Charney’s work is the importance of physical […]

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Well-Being Learning Community Students Build a Strong Community

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Students on a well-being retreat at Mason's Point of View International Retreat and Research Center

by Whitney Hopler, Communications Manager Students in Mason’s Well-Being Learning Community (Well-Being LC) have built a strong community this academic year as they learn more […]

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Resilience Resources Weekly: Cognitive Flexibility

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by Katie Clare, Associate Director for Resilience Programs, University Life Southwick and Charney emphasize the role of cognitive flexibility through cognitive reappraisal for supporting increased […]

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Resilience Resources Weekly: Active Coping Skills

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by Katie Clare, Associate Director for Resilience Programs, University Life Southwick and Charney stress the importance of developing active coping skills to increase resilience. The […]

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Resilience Resources Weekly: Social Networks

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by Katie Clare, Associate Director for Resilience Programs, University Life Southwick and Charney point us to the role of social networks for resilience. This might feel […]

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Resilience Resources Weekly: Knowing and Using Our Signature Strengths

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by Katie Clare, Associate Director for Resilience Programs, University Life Southwick and Charney recognize that knowing and using our signature strengths is key to becoming […]

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A Blueprint for Leading in a Crisis

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by Steve Gladis, Ph.D., CWB Senior Scholar COVID-19 has changed the game for everyone, all at once. Everyone’s brain is on high alert—flight, fight or […]

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Tips for Relieving Stress Video

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Nance Lucas, Executive Director of our center, Melissa Schreibstein, Director of Well-Being Programs, and Lewis Forrest, Associate Dean for University Life, offer advice on ways […]

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Resilience Resources Weekly: A Personal Moral Compass

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by Katie Clare, Associate Director for Resilience Programs, University Life Southwick and Charney encourage us to embrace a personal moral compass to increase our resilience. […]