Graphics by Christopher Binnie | Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness | 06.05.2026
Many people believe the strength of a relationship depends on the answer to the question, “Will you be there for me when things go wrong?” While social support is important, we now know, based on the work of Dr. Shelly Gable, professor of psychology at University of California, Santa Barbara is that the strength of a relationship depends on the answer to the question, “Will you be there......
Graphics by Christopher Binnie | Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness | 06.05.2026
Guided by the Army Ethic—a moral framework rooted in justice, accountability and honor—Soldiers earn public trust and uphold shared values. This Ethic is the foundation of mission success and moral legitimacy....
Graphics by Christopher Binnie | Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness | 06.05.2026
Identifying our Character Strengths, meaning our best qualities, provides the foundation for self-awareness, helping shed light on who we are, what we value, and how we want to contribute to the world....
Graphics by Christopher Binnie | Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness | 06.05.2026
How skilled are you at resolving conflict with your significant other? Relationship experts have spent decades researching the differences between thriving couples and unhappy couples. Couples that fail to thrive often have interactions that include one or more of what relationship expert Dr. John Gottman, founder of The Gottman Institute, calls “the four horsemen of the apocalypse”:......
Graphics by Christopher Binnie | Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness | 06.05.2026
When people perform poorly, it feels intuitive to explain how they can do better on their next attempt. Through constructive criticism, we provide details where the performer can improve their strategy, process, or behavior to be able to execute correctly on their next attempt. On the flip side, it’s easy to say, “Great job!” and leave it at that when someone succeeds. We often think if......
Graphics by Christopher Binnie | Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness | 06.05.2026
Have you ever opened the door for someone who had their hands full? Have you ever nudged a classmate to wake them after they dozed off during a lecture? If you were near someone who dropped their bag and everything came spilling out, would you help pick things up? For many of us, the answer is yes because these moments are “low threat” and don’t carry any serious consequences when we......
Graphics by Christopher Binnie | Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness | 06.05.2026
Our top character strengths affect who we are, what we value, what is important to us, and why we respond or act the way we do. According to the Values in Action Inventory (VIA) Institute on Character, knowing your character strengths helps you connect with people, overcome challenges, find success and enjoy life....
Graphics by Christopher Binnie | Directorate of Prevention, Resilience and Readiness | 06.05.2026
Respectful environments don’t just happen, they are designed and reinforced. Here are four practical ways to foster respectful behavior at work, at home, and in daily life....
