Thrive Center
Blog Articles
Youth
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Mentorships as Catalysts for Youth Thriving
Research reveals the key characteristics that help mentoring programs effective in fostering youth thriving.
Christian
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Orienting Ourselves Through the Holi-daze
Dr. Pamela King reminds us about the significance of the holidays and orienting our lives to what matters through the holiday craze.
Youth
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Helping Youth Rediscover Joy (Part 2): Vocation and Spirituality
Joy serves a guide to what matters most to us. Discover how joy can be nurtured spiritually and vocationally in youth.
Youth
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Helping Youth Rediscover Joy (Part 1): Body Senses and Connection
Joy is a powerful virtue that can improve our wellbeing. Learn how you can nurture joy in youth through their body senses and relationships.
Gratitude
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Inspiring Kids to Adopt a Posture of Gratitude
What does research tell us about gratitude? Explore the key benefits of gratitude and how you can nurture it in kids.
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Conversing on Thriving
Pamela King discusses how community and purpose contribute to human development and flourishing.
Agility
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Top Apps for Thriving
When used properly, technology can help us thrive. Our research team shares the 9 apps that can boost relationships, beliefs, and purpose.
Emotions
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Fostering Emotion Regulation in Teens
Teens learn to regulate their emotions by watching adults. Here are 5 parenting tips for modeling healthy emotional expression.
Emotions
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Raising Emotionally Healthy Teens (Part 1): Emotional Awareness
Guest blogger, Leanne Bishara, offers 3 research backed tips for fostering emotional awareness in teens.
Thriving
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The Three Religious and Spiritual Assets of Youth Thriving
Executive director, Pamela King shares the 3 dimensions of religion and spirituality that promote positive youth development.
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Helping Youth with Failure
Pamela King talks purpose, spirituality, and social connection as assets for helping youth overcome failure.
Wellbeing
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11 Warning Signs to Performance-Based Identity
Developmental scientist, Benjmain Houltberg outlines the warning signs that show whether an athlete suffers from performance-based identity.
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