Resiliency: Bouncing Back After a Setback

Certain individuals appear to succeed against all odds. Despite hardships such as living through war, witnessing the death of a loved one, having a chronic illness, being a victim of abuse, or dealing with unemployment, certain people not only adapt but actually thrive. These people possess a quality known as “resilience.” This workshop will examine the characteristics of resilience and discover ways to introduce greater resilience into our lives.

Workshop Objectives:

• Describe what resilience really is
• Identify your own resilient capacities
• Describe resilience-building strategies