Among youth, the use of signature strengths in novel ways along with personally meaningful goal-setting led to increases in student engagement and hope.
Madden, W., Green, S., & Grant, A. M. (2011). A pilot study evaluating strengths-based coaching for primary school students: Enhancing engagement and hope. International Coaching Psychology Review, 6(1), 71-83.
And thanks to: http://viapros.org/www/en-us/signaturestrengths.aspx
Fantastic thought....would love my kids to have more hope!
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