Student-Led Lesson: Jeopardy

VIA & Character Strengths

100

This survey measures 24 character strengths and ranks them for each individual.

VIA survey of character strengths

200

Strengths can be overused, underused, used too intensely, or used too broadly. We can also become easily offended when others do not recognize our signature strengths.

"Shadow side"

300

Increases in self-acceptance, self-compassion, happiness, and a reduction in emotional distress

Benefits of meaningful use of our character strengths

Iceberg Beliefs

100

Deep, underlying beliefs about how the world ought to work are called this—they lurk beneath the surface of awareness.

Iceberg beliefs

200

What makes it hard to override iceberg beliefs?

Confirmation bias

300

Iceberg beliefs fall into these three general categories:

achievement, acceptance, and control

Negative Self-Beliefs and Perfectionism

100

Name a core belief of perfectionism

I am not enough, I am deficient, I am not worthy

200

The main driver of perfectionism

Fear of failure and disapproval

300

First two steps for weakening negative self-beliefs

1) Identify the beliefs

2) Put the belief back on its source

Rachel Carson

100

Rachel Carson is best known for this landmark book, raising critical environmental concerns

Silent Spring

200

The quality demonstrated by Rachel Carson publishing her work forward despite setbacks

Resilience

300

Name a core self-belief that Rachel Carson demonstrated

I am brave, I am responsible, I matter, I have a voice, I am worthy