Character strengths
A peer intervenes in a disagreement between other peers regarding their treatment approaches. He invites both parties to explain their reasoning and helps them reflect on what's evidence based vs personal preference. The discussion ends with mutual agreement. Which character strength is the peer using here?
What is Critical thinking?
Feeling low and unmotivated, a peer wonders, "What if I explored this instead of judging it?" What phasic strength is the peer exhibiting?
What is curiosity?
These are a source of camaraderie and community
What are relationships?
What is logical/mathematical ability?
A peer uses this behavior to introspect the different ways they showed up with curiosity in her disagreements with her daughter
What is Reflection?
After joining a recovery group, a peer starts asking thoughtful questions about mindfulness, triggers and how the brain heals after addiction. She borrows books from the center's library and shares key takeaways each week. Which character strength is she exhibiting?
What is love of learning/ curiosity?
A peer who is usually non-confrontational and shy, suddenly displays exemplary courage when another peer of hers gets into an accident. She helps her get into the ER and stays with her through the process. Which phasic strength is the peer showing?
What is bravery?
This is what gives one's life a higher purpose
What is Meaning?
A peer exercises self-regulation to expand this capacity to introspect and understand her triggers.
What is personal capacity?
A peer requests feedback from other members on how they exercise self-regulation. Which behavior are they using?
What is enquiry/asking?
When a newcomer breaks down during group saying "I have lost everything- I will never get my life back!" A peer listens quietly. Then he shares, "You didn't lose everything- you're starting from a clearer place now" The group takes comfort in his words, realizing setbacks exist with growth. Which strength is the peer showing?
What is perspective?
After missing his ride to the meetings, this peer feels tempted to skip. Instead he walks two miles in the rain just to be there? Which phasic strength is the peer exhibiting?
What is Perseverance?
This is what is explained by the feeling of "getting in the zone" with leisure or creative pursuits.
What is engagement?
What is spatial talent?
A peer takes note of the times when her fellow peers express gratitude towards life and personal relationships, and she compliments them on it. What kind of behavior is she exhibiting?
What is appreciation?
During a group check in, a peer hears something that sounds painfully similar to her own past. Her chest tightens, she wants to leave. Instead, she takes a deep breath, grips her grounding stone and focusses on her breath until the feeling passes. Which character strength is she exercising?
What is self regulation?
When the group's meeting space suddenly closes for repairs, everyone feels anxious about losing their routine. Instead of panicking, one peer suggests they meet at the park and asks others to help with rides and supplies. Which strength is the peer exhibiting?
What is teamwork?
This is what you have achieved in life, either academically, professionally, or personally.
What is Accomplishment?
A peer exercises his strength of perseverance to expand this kinesthetic capacity of getting better at tennis.
What is bodily talent?
What is planning?
Each day a peer begins with gratitude, journaling and upbeat music. His enthusiasm is contagious and he greets others with "We get another chance today!" and means it. Which character strength is he using?
What is zest?
During a group check in, a peer admits, "I slipped last night. I didn't use for the whole week but I gave in once." He goes on to share with the group, the circumstances that led to his relapse. Which phasic strength is the peer exhibiting?
What is honesty?
This is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity
What is Health?
A peer exercises his strength of kindness and leadership to enrich this interpersonal capacity to connect with people, know about their interests and to be tuned in to their needs and desires.
What is Social ability?
Two peers have a conversation about how each one exercises hope when hearing about devastating news around the world
What is discussion?