Next course starts Sunday 18 October 2026
Strengths to Thrive is a foundation course in Mindfulness-based Strengths Practice (MBSP). It is offered online and consists of 8 live online sessions (90 mins per week) plus resources and guided practices. The course also includes a half-day retreat a month after the course, to come back together as a group and refresh our practice.
Orlaith is one of the first 15 people worldwide to be certified to teach MBSP by the VIA Institute on Character.
Find out more about how to start your strengths journey!
“I would strongly recommend this course without exception. It is both a transformative experience in itself, while also opening the way to continued healing and personal strength development. The course facilitator’s experience and depth of personal practice expressed itself naturally in the gentle wisdom with which Orlaith helped us bring out our best selves - as individuals and as a group.”
About the course: blending mindfulness practice and strengths
Mindfulness-based Strengths Practice was developed by Dr Ryan Niemiec, Education Director of the VIA Institute on Character.
It blends the latest science on character strengths with the practice of mindful living as shared by Thich Nhat Hanh / Plum Village tradition. Research finds that it is the highest performing mindfulness-based course worldwide.
Orlaith is charter-certified in Mindfulness-Based Strengths Practice (MBSP) and developed Ireland’s first strengths-based courses.
Strengths to Thrive is a space to:
discover our own signature character strengths, where we are naturally at our best
learn (or re-experience) the foundations of mindfulness practice
intentionally appreciate and cultivate our unique character strengths
engage our natural strengths to energise or refresh our mindfulness practice
explore the effect of underusing and overusing strengths
celebrate the gifts that we bring to this moment of our lives
deliberately draw on our strengths with mindfulness to help us thrive in relationships, work and life
“Something’s just changed in me...”
“A beautifully facilitated course - Orlaith’s wisdom and kindness allowed for a rich, insightful exploration into the value of noticing and developing character strengths.”
Dates, times & good things to know:
The next course begins on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 7pm (Ireland), 8pm CET, 2pm EST.
8 weekly sessions of 90 mins plus a half-day practice retreat
resources and guided practices will be offered weekly to support your home practice
it’s a Zoom-lite space, so you’re welcome to have your camera off and the weekly notes help reduce the need for slides
as part of the course you complete a character survey and receive a report on your 24 character strengths
“I now see these strengths in myself - and my children.”
The 24 character strengths are:
“I would highly recommend this course to anyone who wants to gain deeper insights into themselves, their relationships and life itself. It is wholesome and uplifting. It is very nourishing and contains excellent resources presented gently and lovingly by Orlaith who provides a safe space for everyone to be themselves. There is so much to be gained from participation. It has had a profound effect on my spiritual practice for which I am very grateful. ”
Sample the practice: 3 strengths breathing space
In this practice we tap into three of our strengths to ‘aerate’ the moment.
“I realise that I have resources that I’d never considered before...”
Course Cost
8 weeks + half-day retreat + weekly resources €320.
You can secure your place with a deposit and pay in instalments.
If you have difficulty paying this cost and would like to participate, please email me and we can figure it out!