Although there is still much to learn about Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and how to prevent and mitigate their effects, we also all know that childhood experiences are not limited to those that involve adversity. In the last few years, researchers have started to examine the impacts of positive childhood experiences (PCEs) on children, youth, and adults.

This is the first compendium of more than 150 valid and reliable strengths-based assessment tools that clinicians can use to assess a wide array of positive attributes, including well-being, mindfulness, optimism, resilience, humor, aspirations, values, sources of support, emotional intelligence, and much more. These tools provide a clear picture of an individual's strengths while being easy to complete, score, and interpret.