Fostering Resilience in Individuals and Families

Michelle L Magario

AgendaSchedule of discussion topics

1

2

3

4

Introduction-What is resiliency and why is it essential

The Basics-Definitions/Parameters/Determinants

Supporting Items-Elements that support or foster resilience

Become a Survivor

-individual changes to promote resiliency

5

6

7

Resources-Help is available

Summary-The bottom line

References-Where the information came from

INTRODUCTIONPart One

Introduction

Why promote resiliency?

Cost Effective Expedite Recovery Facilitate a Return to Normalcy Minimize Secondary Losses Efforts are Multi-beneficial

DEFINITIONSPart Two

Resiliency & Vulnerability

-contextually dependent-fluid-adaptable-variable

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Determinants of Vulnerability and Resiliency

Psychological

Parameters

Vulnerable Groups

Factors of Resilience

Levels of Social

Resilience

Dimensions of

Resilience

Psychological Harm

Multiple Patterns of Outcome

Dependent upon Risk and Resilience

Impact of Relationships

Unexposed population

Psychological Parameters

Very Young, Elderly Disabled-physically,

medically or emotionally Impoverished Immigrants Indigenous Groups Socially and Physically

Isolated or Marginalized Large Families Single Parent

Households Travelers and Tourists

Vulnerable Groups

Psychological Vulnerable Groups Preparation/Prior

exposure Social Support Personality Resource Loss Displacement/

Relocation Media Exposure

Factors of Resilience

Individual Family Tribe or Clan Locality or Neighborhood Community Social Association Organization/

Bureaucracy Environmental/Economic

Systems

Levels of Social Resilience

Life and Injury Physical Health/Wellbeing Mental Health/Wellbeing Home/Shelter Safety and Civil Security Food Potable Water Sewerage Public Health Information-services/support

Access-services/support

Income security Social Links Community Assets

Dimensions of Resilience

SUPPORTING RESILIENCYPart Three

5 Stages of Change

Pre-Contemplation Contemplation Preparation Action Maintenance

Supporting Elements

Information and Advice Resources Management

Capacity

Personal & Community

SupportInvolvement

Know where to find information

Know what to expect

Information and Advice

Information and Advice

Google search County Emergency Management

Office News search Older family/friends FEMA CDC

Cont.

Resources

Power disruptions

Save early

Keep it safe

Keep it dedicated

ResourcesCont.

Insurance Policies Birth Certificates Passports Vaccination

Records Immigration Papers Social Security

Cards Homeowner

Policies Custodial

Agreements

ResourcesCont.

Power interruptions Lines Rationing Safety ½ tank minimum

ResourcesCont.

First aid

CPR

Medications

Resourcescont.

MRE’s Food Staples Formula Water

ResourcesCont.

Clothes

Tools

Hygiene

Radio

Flashlight

ResourcesCont.

Practice Practice Practice Support Services

Management Capacity

Outreach Services

Advisors

Counselors

Advocates

Personal & Community Support

Volunteer

Advocate

Share

Encourage

Participate

Get involved

Involvement

BECOME A SURVIVORPart Four

Become a Survivor

Cultivate Resilience Know Your Neighbors Lower Anxiety Levels Lose Weight Calculate your Risk Train your Brian

Build Social Connectedness

Tell the Story

Re-establish Rhythm

Envision a Positive Future

Long-Term Recovery

ADDITIONAL RESOURCESPart Five

Ready.gov FEMA.gov CDC.gov Redcross.org

Additional Resources

SUMMARYPart Six

Summary

Research Plan Prepare Practice Share Contribute

References

Bonanno, G. A., Brewin, C. R., Kaniasty, K., & LaGreca, A. M. (2010). Weighing the costs of disaster: Consequences, risks, and resilience in individuals, families, and communities. Psychological Science in the Public Interest, 11(1), 1-49.

Capitol Reader Political Book Summaries. (2007). [Review of the book The Edge of Disaster: Rebuilding a Resilient Nation, by S Stephen Flynn]. Random House.

Landau, J., & Saul, J. (2004). Facilitating family and community resilience in response to major disaster. In Living Beyond Loss: Death in the Family (p. 285). WW Norton and company.

References

Norris, F. H., Pfefferbaum, B., Stevens, S. P., Wyche, K. F., &

Pfefferbaum, R. L. (2008). Community resilience as a metaphor,

theory, set of capabilities, and strategy for disaster readiness.

American Journal Community Psychology, 41, 127-150.

Paton, D., & Johnston, D. (2006). Disaster Resilience. Springfield, Ill:

Charles C Thomas Publishers.

Redlener, I. (2006). Americans at Risk. New York: Random House.

Ripley, A. (2008). The Unthinkable. New York: Three Rivers Press.

Cont.