PERMA-V: Relationships

Building Campus Connections:

Join study/work groups and form academic partnerships
Participate in campus organizations and clubs
Attend social events and campus activities
Seek mentorship from faculty and older students
Maintain connections with family and old friends

Relationship Quality Indicators:

Healthy Relationships:

Mutual support and encouragement
Open and honest communication
Respect for boundaries
Shared interests and values

Warning Signs:

Constant criticism or negativity
Feeling drained after interactions
Lack of reciprocity
Pressure to compromise values

Videos Worth Watching

What Makes Us Happier Than Money? | The Science of Happiness

What Makes Us Happier Than Money? The key to happiness isn't our income but something more meaningful, explains UC Irvine's Belinda Campos, Ph.D.

The Power of Relationships in Schools

Research shows that students who feel safe and supported by adults at school are better able to learn.

Brené Brown on Empathy

Dr Brené Brown reminds us that we can only create a genuine empathic connection if we are brave enough to really get in touch with our own fragilities.

Barbara Fredrickson: How Love and Connection Exist in Micro-Moments

How Love and Connection Exist in Micro-Moments Barbara Fredrickson explains how shared positive emotions make us happier, healthier, and more connected.

When we label people and put them in different boxes, we don't see PEOPLE for who they truly are. This video proves that we have a lot more in common than we think and we should keep that in mind when we encounter anyone who might seem different than we are. Credit to TV2Danmark for inspiring us to make this.

The difference between healthy and unhealthy love | Katie Hood

In a talk about understanding and practicing the art of healthy relationships, Katie Hood reveals the five signs you might be in an unhealthy relationship -- with a romantic partner, a friend, a family member -- and shares the things you can do every day to love with respect, kindness and joy.