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Resilience Resources Weekly: Strengthen Physical Well-Being

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

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

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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Thriving Together Series: Resilience

By: Melissa Schreibstein, Director of Well-Being Programs, CWB “Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times I fell down and […]

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Resilience Resources Weekly: Active Coping Skills

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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Thriving Together Series: Physical Activity

By: James E. Maddux, Ph.D., CWB Senior Scholar “When it comes to health and well-being, regular exercise is about as close to a magic potion […]

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Thriving Together Series: Awe

By: Whitney Hopler, Communications Manager, Center for the Advancement of Well-Being “Awe is the beginning of wisdom. Awe is the beginning of education.” – Matthew […]

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Resilience Resources Weekly: Social Networks

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

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

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 […]