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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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Thriving Together Series: Stress Management

Students play with puppies at the Law School's Puppy Day in Robert A. Levy Atrium in Hazel Hall at George Mason University's Arlington Campus. The event, part of de-stress week, is hosted by A Forever-Home Rescue Foundation and Homeward Trails, two non-profit animal rescue groups.
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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 […]

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Thriving Together Series: CliftonStrengths

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By: Lewis Forrest, II, M.Ed, Associate Dean, University Life “What will happen when we think about what is right with people rather than fixating on […]

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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. […]

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Resilience Resources Weekly: Resilience Training

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by Katie Clare, Associate Director for Resilience Programs, University Life Southwick and Charney encourage us to train regularly and rigorously in multiple areas to strengthen […]

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Thriving Together Series: Human Energy Flow

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By: Gregory C. Unruh, Ph.D., CWB Senior Scholar “Where attention goes energy flows; where intention goes energy flows!” – James Redfield, author This edition was […]

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Thriving Together Series: Intentional Acts of Kindness

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By: Wilson Hurley, LCSW “I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., human […]

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Resilience Resources Weekly: Responding to Fear

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by Katie Clare, Associate Director for Resilience Programs, University Life Southwick and Charney recognize a critical step in building resilience is recognizing fears. If you’re […]