Building Personal Resilience

Overview

Resilience can be defined as "the process of managing and adapting positively to significant sources of stress; it is bouncing back from adversity and growing as a person, even after difficult or traumatic experiences".
Evidence shows that resilience is something you can learn and strengthen over time. In this workshop, we will explain some underlying theories of stress and resilience and provide exercises designed to boost positive beliefs, optimism, and personal control, representing resilience's foundations. This workshop is for anyone who wants to manage high demands, rapid change, and thrive in the workplace.
By the end of the session, participants will:

  • Describe the Six Elements of Resilience model
  • Explain the difference between positive emotional support and venting
  • Apply simple techniques for planning and problem-solving during high pressure
  • Manage stressful thoughts and build a positive mindset
  • Apply personal reflective techniques to boost optimism and control

Further information

  • Participation encouraged.
  • Pre-course work (recommended).

Accessibility: Please indicate any requirements you may have in the "Special Instructions" box on ICIS.

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Reading

  • Covey, R. S. (2011). The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People. London: Simon and Schuster UK Ltd. pp 81 – 88.
  • Lyubomirsky, S. (2007). The How of Happiness. London: Sphere.
  • Seligman, M. (2003). Authentic Happiness. London: Nicholas Brealey Publishing.  ISBN-13: 978-1-85788-329-9
  • Seligman, M. (2011). Flourish: A New Understand of Happiness and Wellbeing and How to Achieve Them. London: Nicholas Brealey Publishing. ISBN-13: 978-1857885699

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