Community Spotlight

Welcome to our Community Spotlight, where we shine a light on inspiring stories of individuals making a meaningful impact through strength-based practices. Whether you're an educator, parent, or mental health professional, these articles offer a wealth of insights and real-world examples of how focusing on strengths can transform lives.

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Voices of Aut2ask: Unveiling the Strengths and Challenges of the Autistic Community

Beth Duttera

Apr 15
6 min

Voices of Aut2ask: Unveiling the Strengths and Challenges of the Autistic Community

Learn how one autistic educator is advocating for change within the autism community

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I Wish They Could See What I See: Advocating for My Exceptional Champion

Melissa Laster

Mar 3
3 min

I Wish They Could See What I See: Advocating for My Exceptional Champion

“Every child deserves a champion, an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists they...

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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, One Strength at a Time

Shawna Bush

Feb 5
3 min

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, One Strength at a Time

As a school psychology intern, and still to this day as a relatively early career school psychologist, I often experience imposter...

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Embracing My Strengths: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Empowerment

Kelsie Reed

Jan 1
4 min

Embracing My Strengths: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Empowerment

"What will happen when we think about what is right with people rather than fixating on what is wrong with them?" – Dr. Donald O. Clifton...

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Speaking Words of Life: The Power of Strength-Based Parenting

Ronda Thorington

Dec 4, 2023
2 min

Speaking Words of Life: The Power of Strength-Based Parenting

In my psychotherapy and coaching practice, I regularly utilize strength-based practices with clients. I help them harness their strengths...

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Stepping Into My Strength-Based Era: Building Bridges to Belonging

Lucia Serio

Nov 5, 2023
3 min

Stepping Into My Strength-Based Era: Building Bridges to Belonging

To belong not only means to be physically present, but to have presence in a community where one is understood, accepted, supported,...

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Ways to be Strength-Based When Working with Gifted & Talented Students

Lauren Parker

Oct 1, 2023
3 min

Ways to be Strength-Based When Working with Gifted & Talented Students

It might seem like working with Gifted & Talents students would be strength-based by default based on the label alone. In my experience...

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