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Wellness Series
Reaching RESILIENCE
Mental Health Americaof Eastern Missouri
Our Mission
To promote mental health and to improve the care and treatment of persons with mental
illness through advocacy, education and service.
“There is no health without mental health.”
Reaching ResilienceBeing your best even when things are at their worst
“There is no health without mental health.”
Learning to adapt well over time to life-changing situations and stressful conditions
What is Resilience?
• ordinary, not extraordinary– involves
behaviors, thoughts, and actions– learned and
developed in anyone
What is Resilience?
• Offers protection from various mental health
conditions• Improves the immune system• Offers the opportunity to learn how to overcome
adversity• Develops a feeling of competency• Offers the opportunity to build healthy relationships
Benefits of Resilience
REBOUNDTM
– Shock
–Opportunity
– Transition
Types of Change
Types of Change
Shock–Give yourself time to adjust
–Don’t make any big decisions until the shock is over
“There is no health without mental health.”
Types of Change
Opportunity–Don’t hold yourself back –Don’t be guilty
–Embrace your success
Types of Change
Transition–Daily habit of getting away–Examine if you really want to go back to the old situation–Pay attention to how it makes you feel
Characteristics of Resilience
8 basic characteristics–Achieved through practice
Characteristics of Resilience
Optimism–Seeing the positive in most situations–believing in one’s own strength
Characteristics of Resilience
Flexibility–A ready capability to adapt to:•new, •different, •changing requirement
Characteristics of Resilience
Perspective–Consider broader context–See obstacles as challenges–Learn from mistakes
Characteristics of Resilience
Acceptance–Accept circumstances that cannot be changed–Focus on circumstances that you can alter
Characteristics of Resilience
Self-Confidence–Belief that you are in control of your own life
Characteristics of Resilience
Insightfulness (& intuition)–Understand what you’re feeling and why–Look beyond the present
Characteristics of ResiliencePerseverance–The willingness to endure in the face of difficulty–Action-oriented; trust in the process and don’t give up
Characteristics of Resilience
Humor–The ability to laugh in the face of difficulty
Characteristics of Resilience•Optimism•Flexibility•Perspective•Acceptance•Self-confidence•Insightfulness•Perseverance•Humor
Resiliencein
Action
Putting Resilience Into Action
-Good Relationships with family, friends, and co-workers improves resilience.
-Accept help and support from others
-Low levels of social interaction were found to have an impact on longevity
Putting Resilience Into Action
-Avoid catastrophic thinking
-You can control your interpretation of stressful events in your life
-Notice subtle ways you feel better as you deal with the stressor
Putting Resilience Into Action
-What’s the one thing that I know I can do today that moves me toward my goal?-Do something regularly to solve the problem-Take decisive action rather than remaining passive
Putting Resilience Into Action
-Pay attention to your own needs and feelings-Do something you enjoy and find relaxing
Putting Resilience Into Action
Restore Hope• Journal• Meditation• Spiritual practices• Practice Mindfulness
Resilience“You may not control all of the things that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by
them.”
Maya Angelou
THANK YOU
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