Center for the Advancement of Well-Being

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Thriving Together Series: Awe

  By: Whitney Hopler, Communications Manager, Center for the Advancement of Well-Being, and author of the books Wake Up to Wonder and Wonder Through the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Tips for Relieving Stress Video

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 […]

Thriving Together Series: Stress Management

By: Derek Vigon, Psy.D., Coordinator of Sport Psychology, Counseling and Psychological Services “The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over […]