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Our Thrive Model in the simplest form posits that thriving cannot be achieved without practices that build virtuous habits and identity. Such practices may not only help you change your life, but also the world around you. Our goal is to convert our research into tools to promote thriving, and measure the impact of those tools on human thriving.
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Breaking Open: The Joys and Laments of Vaccinated Living
As our country slowly begins to re-open, Pamela King calls us to re-orient our lives towards what matters most and brings us joy.
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Sense of Purpose and Thriving: A College Student’s Perspective
A college student reflects on the importance of finding a sense of purpose as the key to thriving in college.
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Empowering Youth to Thrive With, Through, and By Faith
Dr. Meredith Hope discusses the role of religion in youth thriving, and ways caring adults can help enable spirituality in youth.
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Supporting Black Youth Towards Social Justice
Guest blogger, Dr. Nanyamka Redmond shares how caring adults can empower and encourage youth to be active agents of social justice.
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Being Part of the Village
Guest blogger, Dr. Anthony James reflects on his adolescence and the importance of community in helping youth thrive.
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Love and Closeness in COVID-19
It’s difficult to experience love when social distancing. Learn how you can become closer to your loved ones, even during a pandemic.
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Conversing on Thriving
Pamela King discusses how community and purpose contribute to human development and flourishing.
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Helping Youth with Failure
Pamela King talks purpose, spirituality, and social connection as assets for helping youth overcome failure.
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Conversing on Sports
Benjamin Houltberg reflects on working with elite athletes, performance-based identity, and the role of community in sports.
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Performance vs. Purpose
Benjamin Houltberg discusses the impact performance and success have on emotional wellbeing.
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What It Means to Thrive in Life and How to Do It
Benjamin Houltberg defines thriving, sharing the key ways anyone can live a flourishing and purposeful life.
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Installation Address: An Invitation to Thrive
In her installation address, Pamela King speaks on thriving as an invitation to embrace our purpose in God’s ongoing story.
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Pamela King speaks on how we can cultivate our joy “muscles” and the benefits of joy.
Pamela King reflects on how gratitude can both guide us toward thriving and the good life.
Psychologists and neuroscientists discuss how spirituality plays a vital role in our thriving.
Experts share insights on how to respond to trauma and promote resilience in faith communities in this webinar.
Mindfulness experts share ways parents and caregivers can manage stress and practice self-compassion.
Child psychologists share ways parents and caregivers can support their children's mental health.
Experts share ways the church and parents can address kids' spiritual and mental health needs during COVID-19.
Our moderators talk about the complexity of the DACA ruling and moving forward.
Our moderators process what the DACA ruling means for our community.
Our moderators point to the importance of embracing creativity and spirituality.
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