The Fundamentals of Resilience and Wellbeing

The course on the fundamentals of resilience, led by Robin Hills, guides individuals through understanding and developing resilience and well-being in their personal and professional lives. Throughout the course, participants:

Learn about Resilience: Define resilience, its importance, and the characteristics of resilient individuals.

Explore Protective Factors: Examine seven internal protective factors that contribute to a resilient personality: emotional regulation, impulse control, causal analysis, self-efficacy, realistic optimism, empathy, and the capacity to reach out.

Understand Crises and Stress: Investigate how people react to crises—both evolutionary and accidental—and how these crises can be opportunities for development.

Distinguish Between Resilience and Inherited Traits: Discover that resilience is not inherited but developed through relationships and experiences.

Assess and Enhance Resilience: Dive into practical activities designed to help participants assess their resilience and identify areas for personal growth.

Identify Protective and Risk Factors: Identify factors that either support or inhibit the development of resilience and strategies to manage them.

Develop Coping Skills: Learn new skills to boost protective factors and manage the impact of stressors.

Incorporate Affirmations: Use affirmations under the labels ‚ÄúI have”, ‚ÄúI am”, and ‚ÄúI can” to reinforce protective factors in the workplace.

Address Motivation: Consider the role of motivation in resilience and how to maintain it even in difficult circumstances.

Examine Relationships: Assess the impact of early and current relationships on resilience.

Implement Mental Well-being Strategies: Explore actionable strategies to maintain mental well-being, including managing technology, staying connected, and focusing on controllable aspects of life.

Practice and Apply Knowledge: Engage in reflective and active learning through quizzes, case studies, and practical activities.

Work Towards Resilience: Participants are encouraged to continuously practice resilience skills, seek feedback, and commit to ongoing development.

The goal of the course is to provide a comprehensive understanding of resilience, offering both the theoretical background and practical tools to help individuals become stronger in the face of adversity and improve quality of life. Participants are supported in applying these insights actively in their daily lives to grow their resilience and well-being.