Recognizing, embracing, and using your character strengths is an important part of discovering the true you.

The VIA Character Strengths Questionnaire is a simple yet effective way to learn more about your strengths and who you were made to be.  Taking this FREE on-line assessment can help you identify your signature strengths so that you can start to experience improved quality of life, relationships, career, and personal growth.

1. Register on the University of Pennsylvania Authentic Happiness website.

2. Click on the Test Center tab.

3. Scroll down to the section titled “Engagement Questionnaires.”

   1. Adults: Find the VIA Survey of Character Strengths and Click “Take Test”

   2. Children and Teens: Find the VIA Strength Survey for Children and Click “Take Test”

4. Carefully read and follow the instructions provided.

5. Complete the survey: For each item, decide how much that statement is like you and choose the one option that describes you best.

   • Answer only in terms of whether the statement describes what you are like.

   • Please be as honest and accurate as possible!

6. Click next at the end of the survey, and you will see your top 5 strengths.

7. Write down, clip, or print a copy of your top 5 strengths.

Need Help Knowing How to Use Your Character Strengths?

Call 817.421.8780. Dr. Davenport is happy to help you learn how to use your strengths!

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