Webinars and Live Events
Upcoming and Past Events
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October 30, 2024
October 30, 12 PM ET
Science & Practice: Strengthening Mental Health with Character Strengths
Dr. Ryan Niemiec
Reconnect with the VIA community of practitioners and researchers in this live webinar hosted by Dr. Ryan Niemiec.
Learn about new research in mental health/strengths.
Participate in small groups focusing on making the research applicable to daily life.
Celebrate 25 years of VIA’s global impact on strengths-based well-being.
This session is for researchers and practitioners. As VIA marks its 25th anniversary, we encourage you to join us in advancing the powerful connection between the science and application of character strengths.
Let’s celebrate mental health by building mental well-being together!
If you can’t make it to the live event, don’t worry—register anyway, and we’ll send you the recording!
October 17, 2024
October 17, 12 PM EST
“What Comes Next?” Unlocking the Power of Your Character Strengths After Your Survey
Jane Anderson
Excited about your character strengths results but wondering what comes next? Join us for an exclusive webinar with Jane Anderson, VIA Faculty Member, Coach and Consultant, as we dive into actionable ways to activate your strengths through the Aware, Explore, Apply (AEA) model. You’ll walk away with practical tools and resources to deepen your strengths and bring insights from your Total 24 Report to life.
If you can’t make it to the live event, don’t worry—register anyway, and we’ll send you the recording!
August 27, 2024
August 27, 11 AM EST
Break Through Difficulties with a New Way of Thinking: An interactive discussion on the overuse, underuse, and optimal use of character strengths.
Dr. Ryan Niemiec
Join Dr. Ryan Niemiec, VIA’s Chief Science Officer, to learn more about one of the most popular topics in the field of character strengths: strengths overuse and underuse. It’s time to explore these nuances and go beyond “use your strengths.”
Register for this free, 45-minute webinar and learn how to identify and navigate the overuse, underuse, and optimal use of strengths in both personal practice and professional guidance. This interactive discussion with live Q&A is perfect for anyone eager to deepen their expertise and achieve greater impact through strengths-based practices.
August 28, 2024
August 28, 4 PM EST
Strengths-Based Certification Course Q & A
Dr. Jillian Coppley & The Canadian Positive Psychology Association
We’re excited to partner with the Canadian Positive Psychology Association for a Q&A session about our upcoming certification program in Toronto from Sept. 29 - Oct. 1.
Join us to get all your questions answered and learn how this program, designed for OD consultants, leaders, and managers, can benefit your professional development.
August 7, 2024
August 7, 11 AM ET and 6 PM ET
Workplaces At Their Best
Introductory Webinar with Dr. Jillian Coppley
Get an early look at VIA's newest offering in organizational development: Workplaces at Their Best courses. Discover how this suite of powerful courses and learning pathways can transform personal engagement and create positive change in the workplace. We also talk about how to become a certified VIA Workplace Consultant. (Video originally recorded on August 7, 2024)
June 11, 2024
June 11, 6 PM ET
Strengths-Based Coaching and VIA’s Pro Dashboard
Jane Anderson
Coach, Consultant, and VIA Faculty Member Jane Anderson will share the tips and tricks she's developed over the years to elevate wellbeing for teams and individuals with the science of character strengths. She'll also show you how to use many of VIA's free tools like the Pro Dashboard and fee-based tools like the Total 24 Report.
Recording not available.
May 16, 2024
May 16, 12:30 PM ET
Mindful Pause
Dr. Ryan Niemiec
Join Dr. Ryan Niemiec, VIA Chief Science and Education Officer and the founder of Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice for a 30-minute Mindful Pause in your busy day. The third Thursday of each month Dr. Niemiec hosts this special event live on VIA's LinkedIn page. We hope to see you there!
April 18, 2024
April 18, 12:30 PM ET
Mindful Pause
Dr. Ryan Niemiec
Join Dr. Ryan Niemiec, VIA Chief Science and Education Officer and the founder of Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice for a 30-minute Mindful Pause in your busy day. The third Thursday of each month Dr. Niemiec hosts this special event live on VIA's LinkedIn page. We hope to see you there!
April 10, 2024
April 10, 12 PM ET
Strengths-Based Coaching and VIA’s Pro Dashboard
Jane Anderson
Coach, Consultant, and VIA Faculty Member Jane Anderson will share the tips and tricks she's developed over the years to elevate wellbeing for teams and individuals with the science of character strengths. She'll also show you how to use many of VIA's free tools like the Pro Dashboard and fee-based tools like the Total 24 Report.
Recording not available.
March 26, 2024
March 26, 12 PM ET
Strengths-Based Coaching and VIA’s Pro Dashboard
Jane Anderson
Coach, Consultant, and VIA Faculty Member Jane Anderson will share the tips and tricks she's developed over the years to elevate wellbeing for teams and individuals with the science of character strengths. She'll also show you how to use many of VIA's free tools like the Pro Dashboard and fee-based tools like the Total 24 Report.
Recording not available.
March 21, 2024
March 21, 12:30 PM ET
Mindful Pause
Dr. Ryan Niemiec
Join Dr. Ryan Niemiec, VIA Chief Science and Education Officer and the founder of Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice for a 30-minute Mindful Pause in your busy day. The third Thursday of each month Dr. Niemiec hosts this special event live on VIA's LinkedIn page. We hope to see you there!
March 19, 2024
March 19, 5:00 PM ET
Discover Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice
Danielle Casioppo
Join Danielle Casioppo to experience VIA's Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice, which is offered as an 8-week course. For the first time ever, we're offering the course on weekends and evenings. On March 19th, Danielle will share what it's like to grow from this powerful course. This event is free and includes a few of her most popular mindfulness and strengths practices.
Recording not available.
February 26, 2024
February 27, 6pm ET US/February 28, 10 AM Sydney
Coaching and Positive Psychology
Dr. Suzy Green and Faisal Khan
Discover how coaches and consultants employ character strengths to promote flourishing for individuals and teams. Topics covered: What does it mean to take a positive psychology approach to coaching? What is the role of character strengths in personal development? Why do some employees complain about wellness washing? How can we integrate wellbeing practices that are more durable and effective? How can character strengths interventions enhance team collaboration?
February 22, 2024
Thursday, February 22 12:30 PM ET
Live Event: Mindful Pause with Dr. Ryan Niemiec
Break Free from AutoPilot. Join Us for a Mindful Pause
In the midst of your busy day, take 30 minutes with Dr. Ryan Niemiec to reset and restore your deep energy. Join us for this brief positive intervention and discover the benefits of mindfulness and strengths! It's free and open to the public.
February 6, 2024
February 6, 5PM EST / February 7, 9AM AEDT
Unlock Your Clients’ Potential
Gain expert insights from a strengths-based coach/consultant who is practiced in facilitating growth in others through awareness and application of character strengths. This webinar gives you an inside peek at how our Pro Dashboard and Total 24 Report are designed to help you support your clients.
Recording not available.
January 17, 2024
January 17th 4:30 PM ET
Create a Thriving Classroom in 5 Steps
Finish the Year Strong
January is a great time to consider how to finish the year strong. This webinar will help you flip the script with your students from what's wrong to what's strong. You’ll get:Free strengths-based classroom resources you can download and use; Access to deeply discounted classroom resources and our ready-made strengths-based lessons; The opportunity to win a bundle of free strengths-based classroom resources; and Practical--and proven--strategies for creating a thriving classroom.
January 10, 2024
January 10th 12PM ET / 5PM London Time
Revitalize Your Spirit with Mindfulness and Strengths
Revitalize Your Spirit
Each year Dr. Ryan Niemiec shares the wisdom and inspiration of his Mindfulness-Based Strengths Program (MBSP) with participants from around the world. In this webinar, he’s offering a free one-hour peek at this transformative experience. Learn: The benefits of an MBSP community. Mindfulness myths and facts. How to shift from what's wrong to what's strong.