Post on 30-Dec-2015
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Maintaining Your Resilience in a Challenging Economy
Presented by:Jim Messina, Ph.D.
Licensed Psychologist
Lead Disaster Mental Health ServicesTampa Bay Chapter of American Red Cross
Psychologist with: Vericare, St. Joseph’s Hospital, Argosy University
Presentation Available on: www.jamesjmessina.com
"The pessimist complains about the wind;
The optimist expects it to change; The realist adjusts the sails."
William Arthur Ward
Goals of Program
1. Identify what is Resilience2. Identify strategies for developing
one’s resilience in the face of the challenging economy
3. Problem solve solutions for developing resilience strategies in your own setting to face the challenging economy
Emotional Fears in Economic Hard Times
Fear of personal ineffectiveness or loss of ability to survive the Challenging Economics
Fear of loss of job due to possible failure of one’s personal effectiveness or professional skills
Fear of impact of losing one’s job on one’s self-worth and self-esteem
Fear about impact on family and marriage if not able to meet financial needs in this new economic reality
So What is Resilience?
The APA Health Center says that: Resilience is the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or even significant sources of stress -- such as family and relationship problems, serious health problems, or workplace and financial stressors. It means "bouncing back" from difficult experiences.
What are Key Factors Associated with Resilience?
The APA Help Center identifies them as: The capacity to make realistic plans and
take steps to carry them out A positive view of yourself and confidence in
your strengths & abilities Skills in communication and problem solving The capacity to manage strong feelings and
impulses
References
APA Help Center: The Road to Resilience: http://www.apahelpcenter.org/featuredtopics/feature.php?id=6