Introduction

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  Presenter: Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes introduces the concepts of hardiness and resilience.


• Hardiness and resilience are essential for coping with stress and bouncing back from adversity.


• The goal is to explore ways to strengthen these traits through various psychological tools and practices.

Defining Resilience and Hardiness

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  Resilience: The capacity to bounce back from challenges, much like a beach ball rising to the surface when pushed underwater.


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  Hardiness: A psychological toolkit that helps foster resilience, consisting of three components: Commitment, Control, and Challenge (the "Three Cs").

Characteristics of Resilient Individuals

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  Awareness of Vulnerabilities: Resilient people recognize and minimize their physical, emotional, and mental vulnerabilities.


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  Secure Attachment: Strong relationships with self and others; reliance on internal validation, not external approval.


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  Healthy Self-Esteem: They do not depend on others for validation and maintain a positive sense of self-worth.


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  Self-Awareness: Just like maintaining a car, awareness of personal needs and stress levels helps prevent burnout or breakdown.


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  Self-Efficacy: A belief in one's ability to influence outcomes and handle adversity effectively.

Hardiness: The Foundation for Resilience

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  Commitment: Being deeply involved and committed to important aspects of life, like family, work, or personal values, helps in maintaining perspective during tough times.


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  Control: Focusing on what can be controlled rather than wasting energy on what cannot be changed.


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  Challenge: Viewing difficulties as opportunities for growth rather than insurmountable obstacles.

Enhancing Resilience

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  Acceptance: Resilient individuals accept the reality of situations, focusing on what they can control and how to move forward.


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  Problem-Solving Skills: Flexibility in problem-solving is key to resilience. This includes thinking outside the box when a standard solution isn’t available.


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  Distress Tolerance: Learning to sit with uncomfortable emotions without acting impulsively is crucial for maintaining balance.

Managing Energy and Vulnerabilities

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  Energy Management: Like a smartphone battery, energy is limited and must be conserved. Poor nutrition, sleep deprivation, and chronic stress all drain energy, making it harder to bounce back.


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  Physical and Emotional Stressors: Awareness of environmental, physical, and emotional triggers helps individuals manage their vulnerabilities and maintain balance.

Building Resilience in Everyday Life

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  Interpersonal Relationships: A strong social support system is crucial, but relationships also require energy. Setting boundaries with others is essential to prevent burnout.


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  Cognitive Strategies: Resilient people practice optimism, avoid catastrophic thinking, and focus on practical, positive problem-solving.

Conclusion

• Resilience is not about eliminating stress but learning to manage it effectively.


• With awareness, acceptance, and the practice of problem-solving, individuals can enhance their ability to bounce back from life’s challenges.


• The PIECES model (Physical, Interpersonal, Emotional, Cognitive, Environmental, and Spiritual) helps guide a comprehensive approach to resilience-building.

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