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Moral Elevation Part 2: Practices for Elevating Ourselves and Our World
Dr. Susan Mangan provides two research-based activities to help us get started on experiencing elevation.
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Moral Elevation Part 1: The Snowball Effect of Small Inspirations
Dr. Susan Mangan explains the role and benefits of moral elevation in inspiring us to help our communities.
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The Power of Storytelling: Shaping Future Generations with Our Past
Rodrigo Riveros discusses the importance of life stories in promoting brain development and meaning-making in adolescents.
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The Wows and Woes of Graduation: Traversing Transition with Hope
Dr. Pamela King reflects on her hopes for her son as he graduates high school and her new role as a partner in this next phase of their lives.
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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: How They Fortify our Minds, Bodies, and Relationships
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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A 4-Step Mindful Breathing Exercise
Slow it down and refocus with this introductory exercise to mindful breathing.
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How Can we Reestablish Meaningful Connection in This Digital Age?
Dr. Pam King discusses the importance of creating transformative systems that will enable human thriving.
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Tips for Thriving Through Unpredictable Times
With continued COVID-19 restrictions, our team highlights 6 tips on how you and your family can thrive through this unpredictable holiday season
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Coping with Ambiguous Loss: Learning to Process Heartache we Don’t Understand
How can we make sense of our “new normal?” Dr. Stephanie Trudeau discusses ambiguous loss, sharing 3 ways we can cope with it.
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While We Wait
As Americans await the results of the 2020 elections, Dr. Pam King reflects on the importance of holding onto hope.
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Dad Jokes: Science Agrees we Need More Laughter
Research shows that humor can ease stress. Dr. Susan Mangan shares 3 exercises to help us get started.
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Practice: The Five A’s of Agility
Part of our journey towards thriving involves agility. Pamela King explains how we can be agile through this 5-step process.
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Resiliency Part 1: Bending not Breaking During Hard Times
How can we carry out our basic needs and still thrive during COVID-19? Dr. Pam King shares 8 ways we can do this.
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Resiliency Part 2: Thriving for the Long Haul
Dr. Pamela King reviews the elements of a thriving mindset, providing tips on how we can pursue each as we approach the fall of 2020.
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Alleviating Anxiety and Stress in Children during COVID-19
Thrive Fellow, Leanne Bishara and guest blogger, Hannah Ewert continue their discussion on cognitive behavioral treatments to increase relaxation and positive behaviors in kids.
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Anxiety and Stress in Children during COVID-19
Thrive Fellow, Leanne Bishara and guest blogger, Hannah Ewert recommend 3 cognitive behavioral treatments to help regulate kids’ stress.
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