Lesson 4: Building Resilience and Coping Skills
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Resilience is the ability to adapt and recover from stress or adversity. It involves habits and skills anyone can develop over time.Ā
Effective ways to build resilience include:
- Maintaining social connections
- Keeping healthy routines
- Practicing mindfulness and relaxation techniques
- Developing problem-solving skills
- Seeking professional help when needed
Coping skills are strategies to manage stress and emotional challenges. They help us stay balanced and focused even during tough times.
Building resilience doesnā€™t mean avoiding problems but learning how to respond to them in healthier ways.
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Resources & References:
- Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness by Rick Hanson
https://www.amazon.com.au/Resilient-Grow-Unshakable-Strength-Happiness/dp/0525525106 - Southwick, S. M., & Charney, D. S. (2012). The Science of Resilience: Implications for the Prevention and Treatment of Depression. Science, 338(6103), 79-82.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23042887/
