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Aspire to Inspire: Learning the Mamba Mentality for Every Day Greatness

Dr. Stephanie Trudeau breaks down the Mamba Mentality framework and offers tips for how to integrate it into our own lives.

Youth

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Gradations of Grief: Navigating the Days Following Tragedy

Grief comes in many forms. Dr. Stephanie Trudeau walks us through the intricacies of grief within our youth.

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Not All Superheros Wear Capes, Some Play Ball: How Tragedy Unites

As communities mourn the loss a legend, Dr. Stephanie Trudeau shares ways caring adults can facilitate healthy grieving for youth.

Emotions

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The Anchoring Power of Joy for Teens

How can caring adults equip youth for a journey of long-lasting joy? Pamela King highlights the 3 essentials needed.

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.