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....
Graphics by Christopher Binnie | Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness | 06.05.2026
Resilience skills and strategies can help ensure we grow and thrive in the face of adversity, recover to full strength, understand the root of problems, identify what we can control and set goals. If we have a solid understanding of how to maintain our own resilience, we can also use these skills and strategies to help others. But what happens when we encounter a situation that is beyond our......
Graphics by Christopher Binnie | Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness | 06.05.2026
Coping with intense emotions can be difficult, especially for children. As adults, we can help children learn to cope by encouraging them to label or identify what they are feeling, helping them understand their emotions, and then providing them strategies to handle those ups and downs....
Graphics by Christopher Binnie | Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness | 06.05.2026
Being home for the holidays can be a joyful time but can also be stressful. And we may be sad if unable to visit loved ones....
