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News & Events: The Latest Buzz

Latest News & Events

A New Course and Report to Connect Mindfulness and Strengths
Read Dr. Neal Mayerson's Article on the Importance of Character Strengths Research
All New! A Strengths-Based Workbook for Teens
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Press Releases

Announcing VIA's MBSP Certification Charter Members
By VIA
VIA Institute on Character Appoints Jeffrey Levy, M.D., as CEO
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VIA Institute on Character Welcomes Vice President of Marketing
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An Update On VIA’s Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
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Research and Practice Briefings

THE 5 SKILLS OF MINDFULNESS: March 2021- Volume 2, Issue 2
By Dr. Ryan Niemiec
NEW CHARACTER STRENGTHS INTERVENTION: January 2021- Volume 2, Issue 1
By Dr. Ryan Niemiec
PARENTING: October 2020 - Volume 1, Issue 5
By Dr. Ryan Niemiec
SPECIAL JOURNAL ISSUE DEDICATED TO CHARACTER STRENGTHS: May 2021 - Volume 2, Issue 3
By Dr. Ryan Niemiec
STRENGTHS IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY: June 2020 - Volume 1, Issue 3
By Dr. Ryan Niemiec
COVID-19 AND STRESS: April 2020 - Volume 1, Issue 1
By Dr. Ryan Niemiec
Well-Being and Adversity: Two Wings to Soar | October 2022: Volume 3, Issue 5
By Dr. Ryan Niemiec
Universal Strengths Programs September 2021 Volume 2, Issue 5
By Dr. Ryan Niemiec
Coaching with Character Strengths: An Inside Look | November 2022: Volume 3, Issue 6
By Dr. Ryan Niemiec
Well-Being, Adversity, and You: November 2021- Volume 2, Issue 6
By Dr. Ryan Niemiec
How Inner Peace Creates Family Peace | May 2022: Volume 3, Issue 3
By Dr. Ryan Niemiec
Can You Use Strengths Without Mindfulness? | August 2022: Volume 3, Issue 4
By Dr. Ryan Niemiec
Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice (MBSP): August 2021 - Volume 2, Issue 4
By Dr. Ryan Niemiec
A New Science of Peace and Strengths | April 2022: Volume 3, Issue 2
By Dr. Ryan Niemiec
PERSPECTIVE: August 2020 - Volume 1, Issue 4
By Dr. Ryan Niemiec
Today's COVID World | January 2022: A Case Study- Volume 3, Issue 1
By Dr. Ryan Niemiec