Resiliency
Video facilitated by:
LaToya Dodson
Health Careers Program Coordinator
Upstate AHEC
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Resiliency
Class Discussion/Activity
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To complete Pre-test
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Resiliency
Pre-Test
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Resilience
Learning Objectives
Instructor: Our topic for today is resiliency. At the end of
this lesson students should be able to:
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Define resilience
Identify Characteristics of resiliency
Identify tips to build resilience and help others.
Identify protective shield
Identify seven areas of resiliency
Who can define resiliency?
Why is resiliency important in the healthcare workplace?
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Resiliency
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To define Resiliency
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Class Discussion / Activity
Write a challenge or problem that you recently had to
overcome in your life.
• Handout 1: Questions for Teaching Youth About Resiliency
• Handout 2: Unlocking the Power of Resiliency.
• Handout 3: Resiliency Quiz.
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What is Resiliency??
When people go through tough times, it’s the ability to
bounce back again and again.
Resiliency is a learned behavior.
Simply put, resiliency is the ability to bounce back in
stressful situations and recover after a crisis or adverse
situation.
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5-Basic Characteristics
of a Resilient Person
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Take initiative
Become independent
Develop insight
Be creative
Build good relationships
A good sense of humor is essential
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Resiliency
Class Discussion/ Activity
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To review Characteristics of
Resiliency
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Adversity
“I learned there are troubles
of more than one kind.
Some come from ahead
and some from behind.
But I’ve bought a big bat
I’m all ready, you see.
Now my troubles are going
to have troubles with me!”
- Seuss-isms
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Resiliency
Class Discussion/Activity
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To discuss poem
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“My Personal Stress Shield”
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We’re not always at our best.
Each day holds new challenges.
Don’t get sucked in!
Wait until the storm passes.
Bottom line: Take care of yourself!
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Resiliency
Class Discussion/ Activity
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To discuss Personal Stress Shield
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Class Discussion / Activity
Handout 4: Seven Resiliencies for Teens
Handout 5: My Stress Shield
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CAUTION:
Self-Talk can be Hazardous to YOUR Health!
• “Self-Talk” are the messages we give
ourselves.
• Eliminate “stinkin’ thinkin’.”
• What pulls you down?
• What lifts you up?
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Resiliency
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To review student responses
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Class Discussion / Activity
Handout 6: Choose to Think Positive Thoughts
Handout 7: Six Stages of Attitude Change
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10 Tips to Build Resilience
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Talk with your friends (even your parents).
If something bad happens, go easy on yourself.
Make your room a “Hassle-Free Zone.”
Stick to a routine during stressful times.
Take care of YOU!
Take control – one step at a time.
Express yourself by keeping a journal or diary.
Volunteer.
Keep your perspective.
Tune out stresses – like television, newspapers, etc.
Source: American Psychological Association/Help Center
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Resiliency
Class Discussion
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How Healthcare Providers Use Resiliency to Help
Others & Themselves Bounce Back ?
• Communicate a “helpful” attitude.
• Focus on a person’s strengths and ask “How
can WE overcome this problem … TOGETHER?”
• Be patient. Bounce back and help your patient
to do the same.
• Empathize with your patients (put yourself in
their shoes).
• Be of Service….. That’s your job!
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• Volunteer to help.
• Be comforting; always remember that your
patient is frightened of what may lie ahead. Do
your best to put them at ease.
• Relax and engage in activities you like.
• Monitor your health.
• Maintain a hopeful outlook.
• Nurture a positive view of yourself.
• Maintain as sense of humor.
• Learn from past experiences.
• Spend time with others.
• Practice your faith/meditate.
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“It’s All In the Bounce”
Random Acts of Kindness
• Communicate a “helpful” attitude.
• Focus on a person’s strengths and ask
“How can WE overcome this problem …
TOGETHER?”
• Be patient. Bouncing back from any bad
circumstance takes time.
• Volunteering is fun.
• Service Projects are G-R-E-A-T.
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Class Discussion / Activity
Handout 8: My Personal Plan
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Resiliency
Class Activity
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To complete Personal Action Plan
(resiliency section)
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Never Give Up!
• Resilience is a journey.
So, when the going gets tough…,
the skills you learn will help
during the bad times and
sustain you in good times.
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Activity Review
Post Test/ Q&A
• Post Test
• Activity:
List a characteristic of a Resilient
Healthcare Professional
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Resiliency
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• To complete Post test,
• Review characteristics of a
Healthcare Professional
• Q&A
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The South Carolina AHEC
Health Careers Academy
Benefits
• Opportunities to:
– Participate in regional and state activities
– Secure letters of reference for college
– Network with health professionals
How?
• Sign up at WWW.SCAHEC.NET
• Contact your regional Health Careers
Program Coordinator
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