Going from Strength to Strength: A Look at the VIA Character Strengths
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Jillian Coppley Darwish provided the 3rd part in this Thriving Jewishly Series. This is a deep dive into the VIA Institute's Character Strength system, and how it can be used in Jewish educational sites.
PRE SESSION THREE READINGS
- Video about Mayerson Academy as an introduction to Jillian Coppley Darwish and her work.
- Article from ejewishphilanthropy about applying positive psychology in congregations.
POST-SESSION THREE RESOURCES
- Take the VIA Character Strengths survey!
- Jewish applications of the Character Strengths:
a) Building Mensches One Character Day at a Time (article from the Jewish News of Northern California)
b) Making Mensches: A Periodic Table (from the Foundation of Jewish Camp) - Short films about character development
a) The Science of Character
b) The Making of a Mensch (scroll down) - Click View Resources below for an exploration of the Purim story through Character Strengths and more.
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Topic
- Positive Psychology
Setting
- After School and Beyond
- Educator Training
- Congregational Learning
- Day Schools and Yeshivas
- Teen Engagement
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