CHARLYN RICHARD D.
SALVADOR
ADV. THEORIES OF PERSONALITY
Narrative Report
Character Strengths and Virtues: A Positive Psychology Training
The “Character Strengths and Virtues: A Positive Psychology Training” was conducted to support
each participant to identify their strengths and nurture their well-being.
This training was held last May 11, 2024, in Blue Room, R&D Bldg., Rizal Technological
University. It was facilitated by the students from Master of Arts in Psychology with a class in Adv.
Theories of Personality headed by Prof. Russell Anne Dela Cruz. 27 participants attended this workshop
including our Program Coordinator, Ms. Joan Marasigan, MAP and MAIP students.
The objectives of this workshop are to educate each participant on the fundamentals of positive
psychology, help participants recognize their strengths, provide the different therapeutic interventions,
and offer the strengths snapshot survey.
The 1st speaker discussed the overview of the Character Strengths and Virtues. Dr. Jasmine
Nadja J. Pinugu emphasized the relevant character strengths, enumerated the strategies in how to
utilize character strengths, and lastly, solicited all the character strengths.
The 2nd speaker deliberated the definition of character strengths. Mrs. Niña Denisse Maagma
stressed the importance of character strengths, the different therapeutic interventions and its benefits.
The 3rd speaker, Mrs. Sheryll Ann Andora tackled the Character Strength Models. She presented
the variety of people who influenced life’s character strengths and serve as role models. It may impact
the overall outlook on the life of a person also the values.
The 4th speaker, Mr. Arjay Clemente discussed “How to harness my character Strength”. He
offered the different strengths to foster and how to harness them.
Each discussion had an activity that each participant joined.
After the workshop, the certificates were given to the speakers, facilitators, organizers, and the
participants. It also administered a post-evaluation survey.
Insights:
I learned a lot from this workshop, on how to view the bigger picture of our strengths. It gives me a
broader understanding of how our strengths may contribute to our overall character and virtue and how
they can connect to shape our behavior.
Then, the workshop presented me with different techniques that I can use to improve myself. The
speaker shared various interventions to help us develop and apply our strengths more effectively in our
daily lives. These techniques are important, not just for our personal growth but also it can help in both
personal and professional contexts.
Lastly, I realized the importance of always recognizing and acknowledging my strengths. The workshop
emphasized that regularly appreciating our strengths can boost our self-confidence and motivation. By
being aware of our strengths, we can be better in leveraging them to overcome our trials and challenges
and most important, achieving our goals.
