Healthy Minds

Strengths

The final lesson of the Resilient Learner series — and of the complete Healthy Minds curriculum — draws on the work of the VIA Institute on Character to help students identify and articulate their personal strengths. Through a focused listening exercise, a strengths card exploration, a small-group presentation, and a discussion connecting strengths to the Energy and Performance grid, students leave with a clearer sense of who they are at their best and how to use their strengths intentionally going forward. The lesson closes by encouraging students to use their strengths to write a personal statement for life beyond Year 11.

Learning Outcomes

Outcome 1:

Explore and identify personal strengths

Outcome 2:

Understand that we all have unique talents and strengths

Outcome 3:

Consider how and when personal strengths are helpful, and when they can hinder

What's included

A quick look at the classroom-ready resources that come with this lesson.

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Healthy Minds Teacher Guide — Strengths Cards page 152
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Skills of Resilience Reminder Tool pages 153–155
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Resilience Competencies page 8
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VIA Institute on Character
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