VIA Character Strengths
The focus of the VIA is character strengths. This assessment is backed by research that supports the idea that when a person knows and lives out of their strengths (versus trying to build skills in a not-so-strong area), they are 18x more likely to flourish in meaningful areas of their lives. HELLO!!
Main things to know about the VIA:
The goal is to know your strengths and use them.
Results are meaningful across many topics: professional and career development, life changes, parenting, relationships, etc.
The theoretical basis of this test is both scientific and inspiring, the focus is not on whittling away at weaknesses.
Results rank 24 character strengths that are sorted into six (6) categories.
We ALL have ALL 24 strengths, we just use some more than others.
You can purchase a number of different reports that help you understand your strengths, including one for kid and teens!