build students’ resiliency during the covid-19 · 2020. 5. 8. · autogenics biofeedback...
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Build students’ resiliency during the COVID-19 pandemic1
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Your presenters
Dr. Thomas Aubrey Counseling Department/
Behavioral Health Sciences Instructor of BHS150: Introduction
to Behavioral Health and Social Services & CPD150: Strategies for College Success
Author of The Resilient Learner
Dr. Lynn Mizzi Brysacz Counseling Department Instructor of CPD150: Strategies
for College Success and CPD160: Introduction to Multiculturalism
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Agenda
1. Mental Health2. Patterns of Stress Activation3. Psychological and Emotional
Resiliency Self-Regulation Social Regulation
4. Resources for Resiliency Strength Building
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Mental Health
Cornerstone to success
school
work
relationships
Physical health deteriorates with poor mental health
Good mental health Addressing the challenges in life
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Patterns of Stress Activation5
Hyperarousal (fight/flight)
Frustrated
Angry
Anxious
Over-whelmed
Window of Tolerance
Clear Headed
High Level Thinking
Enhanced Learning
Hypo-arousal (freeze/dissociate)
Distracted
Zoned Out
Numb
Frozen
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Patterns of Stress Activation
Higher Brain
Abstract thinking
Reflective thinking
Problem solving
Critical thinking skills
Connection and attachment
Lower Brain
Safety and security
Survival
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Results in…
Higher Brain
Emotional Brain
Lower Brain
Less optimized learning
Neglecting responsibilities
Poor decision making
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Resilience & Stress
Create a resilience-building opportunity
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Take a distressing situation (like COVID-19)
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Patterns of Stress Activation8
Outcome
Response
Stressors COVID-19 pandemic
Respond reactively
Vulnerable
Build resiliency
Healthy body &
mind
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Self-Regulation
Social Regulation
Resolution +
SustainedResilience
Preventing Traumatic Stress
Painful experiences Relaxation
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Methods of Self-RegulationDiaphragmatic breathing exercises Autogenics Biofeedback
Conscious muscle relaxation Muscle body scan Guided imagery Progressive relaxation Body awareness training
Mindfulness meditation Movement and exercise Reflective practices
Music
Drawing
Writing for self-expression
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Self-Regulation
Shifting bodily states to support the sense of safety
Acute Relaxation Nonintrusive
Discreet
Practical Moments of opportunity to grow
Real-time
Reciprocal inhibition (Joseph Wolpe)
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Mind Body
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Self-Regulation Exercise
Body Scan/”Wet Noodle”Head-to-toeToe-to-head
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5 secondsRELAX ALL MUSCLES
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Social Regulation
Create sanctuary
Find a community of support Support one another & students
Train your support system
Share trauma narratives and listen to others’ narratives (healing)
Connection/support options during COVID-19
Video chat
Phone
Texting
Regulation of mind and body with interpersonal connection and support
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Self-Care & RevitalizationRefuel Depleted Resources
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Healthy Eating Healthy Activity
Healthy SleepHealthy Self-Compassion
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6-Point Resiliency System16
Self-Regulation
Positive Psychological Strengths
Self-Care/Revitalization
Mental Flexibility
Motivation and Self-Direction
Social Regulation
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Example of Resiliency Curriculum
Ch Focus area This is the ability to… Learned skills include:
1 Self-Regulation shift the body into a physical state that supports the sense of safety by calming the activity of the body’s defense system
mindfulness, deep relaxation skills, acute relaxation skills, grounding techniques, and movement
2 Mental Flexibility look at a situation in another way (change perception) to consider options and change the response to it
cognitive and perceptual restructuring, modifying surface & deep beliefs, developing a growth mindset, modifying explanatory styles, building an internal locus of control
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Resiliency Curriculum, cont’d
Ch Focus area This is the ability to… Learned skills include:
3 Motivation and Self-Direction
be self-motivated and intentional in directing one's behavior toward achieving one's goals
cultivating intrinsic & extrinsic motivation, embracing your character strengths, building self-efficacy, creating SMART goals, living a purpose-based life (intentional)
4 Positive Psychological Strengths
become more optimistic, practice self-control, apply acceptance & commitment, display forgiveness & kindness, foster gratitude, calm your mind, learn & grow from adversity, create a sense of meaning & purpose in life
fostering healthy virtues of character and habits of mind by practicing eight positive psychological strengths everyday
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Resiliency Curriculum, cont’d
Ch Focus area This is the ability to… Learned skills include:
5 Interpersonal Connection
use social regulation to support physical, psychological, and emotional regulation; use support systems to deal with school-related and traumatic stress; promote academic, career, and personal success
effective communication skills, healing from painful past relational experiences, building strong attachments to support success, training your support network to prevent relational burnout
6 Self-Care/ Revitalization
refuel depleted resources to energize and achieve healthy pursuits of success
practicing healthy eating, healthy activity, healthy sleep, and healthy self-compassion
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Resources for Building Resiliency
CDC COVID-19 – Stress & Coping, Taking Care of Your Emotional Health
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline – SAMHSA.org or 1-800-985-5990
National Alliance on Mental Illness HelpLine – NAMI.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call your local or state warm line to talk to someone
Refer students to talk to a school counselor
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fprepare%2Fmanaging-stress-anxiety.htmlhttps://emergency.cdc.gov/coping/selfcare.asphttps://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helplinehttps://nami.org/homehttps://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/https://www.nami.org/NAMI/media/NAMI-Media/BlogImageArchive/2020/NAMI-National-HelpLine-WarmLine-Directory-3-11-20.pdf
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Questions?
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Build students’ resiliency during the COVID-19 pandemicYour presentersAgendaMental HealthPatterns of Stress ActivationPatterns of Stress ActivationResilience & StressPatterns of Stress ActivationPreventing Traumatic Stress�Methods of Self-RegulationSelf-RegulationSelf-Regulation ExerciseSocial RegulationSelf-Care & Revitalization6-Point Resiliency SystemExample of Resiliency CurriculumResiliency Curriculum, cont’dResiliency Curriculum, cont’dResources for Building ResiliencyQuestions?Need more information?