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Wellness Series: Finding the Silver Lining Through Character Building Times

Every cloud has a silver lining

This monthly event featured experts and individuals who have overcome many relatable adversities and will share their stories and practical resilience-building strategies to overcome obstacles while prioritizing wellness. Viewers will have the one-of-a-kind chance to be inspired, forge relationships with people with similar experiences, learn valuable coping skills to manage stress and anxiety, and explore a holistic approach to improving overall well-being. 

Event Recordings

Silver Lining Stories

Hear from fellow colleagues around the university how they found their silver lining.

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Bern's Story

Engaging in wellness can promote positive change from within.

Portia Ziare

Portia's Story

Engaging in social wellness practices can help you overcome your adversities.

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Jane's Story

Having a positive mindset in life’s most challenging obstacles can aid in our ability to accomplish anything.

Resources to Address Your Character Builders

The university offers a variety of resources for faculty, staff and students to identify their character builders and implement resources to become resilient.

Contact Us

All events will be live-captioned. If you require any further accommodation to participate in this series, please get in touch with Josh Winn.
Wellness Program Manager; Clinical Instructor of Practice