Graphics by Christopher Binnie | Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness | 06.05.2026
Identifying our Character Strengths, meaning our best qualities, provides the foundation for self-awareness, helping shed light on who we are, what we value, and how we want to contribute to the world....
Graphics by Christopher Binnie | Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness | 06.05.2026
How skilled are you at resolving conflict with your significant other? Relationship experts have spent decades researching the differences between thriving couples and unhappy couples. Couples that fail to thrive often have interactions that include one or more of what relationship expert Dr. John Gottman, founder of The Gottman Institute, calls “the four horsemen of the apocalypse”:......
Graphics by Christopher Binnie | Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness | 06.05.2026
When people perform poorly, it feels intuitive to explain how they can do better on their next attempt. Through constructive criticism, we provide details where the performer can improve their strategy, process, or behavior to be able to execute correctly on their next attempt. On the flip side, it’s easy to say, “Great job!” and leave it at that when someone succeeds. We often think if......
Graphics by Christopher Binnie | Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness | 06.05.2026
Have you ever opened the door for someone who had their hands full? Have you ever nudged a classmate to wake them after they dozed off during a lecture? If you were near someone who dropped their bag and everything came spilling out, would you help pick things up? For many of us, the answer is yes because these moments are “low threat” and don’t carry any serious consequences when we......
Graphics by Christopher Binnie | Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness | 06.05.2026
Our top character strengths affect who we are, what we value, what is important to us, and why we respond or act the way we do. According to the Values in Action Inventory (VIA) Institute on Character, knowing your character strengths helps you connect with people, overcome challenges, find success and enjoy life....
Graphics by Christopher Binnie | Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness | 06.05.2026
Respectful environments don’t just happen, they are designed and reinforced. Here are four practical ways to foster respectful behavior at work, at home, and in daily life....
Graphics by Christopher Binnie | Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness | 06.05.2026
Effective communication is essential in any relationship. When emotions run high or there are opposing opinions, communicating in a clear, controlled, and confident manner can be challenging. We may unintentionally send different spoken and unspoken messages from what we intend, fail to accomplish what we set out to achieve when we initiated the conversation, and most importantly, end up......
Graphics by Christopher Binnie | Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness | 06.05.2026
To repair a damaged, strained, or tense relationship, it’s important to engage in practical strategies that help rebuild and strengthen it. Use these three methods: acknowledge and apologize, stop, and spend quality time together, to get a relationship back on track....
