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• Wellness

In a world of constant stress, the ability to bounce back more quickly and deeply can be a literal life saver.   Research shows that certain behaviors, thoughts, and actions can actually help us reduce the effects of stress.   In this half-day workshop you will learn to develop your own resiliency and help others be more resilient too.

Length:  One 4-hour session

Instructor:  Drury

Who should attend: Anyone who would like to recover more quickly from life’s stressors.

Benefits:

• Less stress.

• Greater productivity.

• More enjoyment in life.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this program, you will be able to:

• List the characteristics of resiliency.

• Assess you own resiliency behaviors.

• Identify 10 specific steps for building resiliency.

• Create a personal resiliency plan.

• Help your family and friends develop resiliency.

Program Outline:

I.          What is resiliency?

            A.         Resiliency self-assessment

            B.         Resiliency video

II.          Attitudes that foster resiliency

            A.         Flexibility

            B.         Changing our interpretations of events – optimism and resiliency

            C.         Perspective

            D.         Looking for the opportunities

            E.         Self-confidence

III.         Behaviors that foster resiliency

            A.         Goal setting

            B.         Problem solving

            C.         Boundary setting

            D.         Self care

            E.         Self discovery

IV.        Creating a personal resiliency plan

V.         Teaching resiliency to your family