Coping and Resiliency (2)

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Coping and Resiliency

Esther Eunice Salacup

Abigail Ann Guinez

Ina Cathrina ChiuRosemarie Czarina Ocampo


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Resiliency the process of adapting well in the face of

adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or other

significant sources of stress

ability to bounce back from difficult

experiences, either to return to a previous state

of normal functioning, or to function better than

expected after exposure to traumatic experience the inborn capacity for self-righting and for

transformation and change


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studies have shown that resiliency is more than just

the capacity of individuals to cope well under

adversity; it also means the capacity of individualsto navigate their way to the psychological, social,

cultural, and physical resources that sustain their

well-being

the capacity, individually and collectively, tonegotiate for these resources to be provided and

experiences in culturally meaningful ways.

Resiliency


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Coping vs. Resiliency

Coping is an act to alleviate any

form of stress, and may be

temporary and situational.

BUT

Being resilient is a more or lesspermanent trait.


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Traits found in Resilient

Survivors Social competency

A sense of purpose and belief in a bright

future

Competence

Problem-solving Skills

Autonomy

Adaptive distancing from negative

messages and conditions


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Specific characteristics of

resilient individuals Views self and the future positively

Accepts that change is a part of living

Moves towards goals

Bases decisions/choices on own instincts and

confidence in own abilities.

Have a where theres a will, theres a way

attitude

Tendency to see problems as opportunities


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Specific characteristics of

resilient individuals

Tries to see even difficult situations in

perspective

Views crises as challenges to be faced, rather

than insurmountable obstacles

Ability to hang tough when things are

difficult


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Factors that Affect the

Development of Resiliency

A.Risk Factors

B.Factors that PromoteResiliency


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RiskFactors

Related to poor or negative

outcomes

May be cumulative, carrying,

additive and exponential risks

when they co-occur


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Factors that Promote Resiliency

ability to cope with stress effectively and in

a healthy manner

having good problem-solving skills

seeking help

holding the belief that there is something

one can do to manage your feelings and

cope

having social support


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Factors that Promote Resiliency

Being connected with others such as

family or friends

Self-disclosure of the trauma to loved ones Spirituality

Having an identity as a survivor as

opposed to a victim

Helping others

Finding positive meaning in the trauma


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Skills of a Resilient Individual

Mental quieting

Reflection and insight

Philosophy and faith

Creativity and mental stimulation

Mental discipline

Sense of humor

A. Cognitive Aspect


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Relaxation

Exercise

Nutrition

Sleep/rest


B. Physical Aspect


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Conflict resolution

Ethical action

Time management

Recreation


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Findings on Resiliency Research

o Gender plays an important role.

o Those who live in poverty are more at risk

due to limited resources and limited access

to services.

o Children whose parents allow them to

develop self-reliance and independence,

have greater chances of developing

resiliency later in life


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o Children born with easy temperament are

more easily nurtured by parents, making a

good disposition a resilient trait at birth

o Children from families with high degree of

bonding , communication, problem solving

skills, general resourcefulness and flexibility

have high tendencies to become resilient even

in adult life


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o Individuals with social support from the

peer group will become more resilientin times of trouble


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7 Aspects of Resilience

1. Access to material resources

2. Access to supportive relationships

3. Development of a desirable personalidentity

4. Experiences of power and control

5. Adherence to cultural traditions

6. Experiences of social justice

7. Experiences of a sense of cohesion with others


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2 Kinds of Characteristics that

Asses Resiliency Resources

1.Protective traits

2.Risk traits


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Protective Traits

strengths that help a person or family copewith stress or life difficulties, increasing the

likelihood of rebound from difficult situations


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RiskTraits

influences that may interfere with the

persons or family's ability to cope during

times of stress


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Emotional Intelligence

ability to perceive and express ones

emotions, understand and reason with

emotion, and regulate emotion in oneself

and others.

According to Daniel Goleman: the

capacities to create optimal results in onesrelationships with oneself and others.


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5 Emotional Competencies

1. Emotional awareness

2. Managing ones emotions

3. Self-motivation

4. Empathy

5. Coaching others emotions


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Building your Resiliency


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How to Build your Resiliency

According to Darryl Conner in his book

Managing at the Speed of Change:

Be Proactive Be Focused

Be Organized

Be Positive

Be Flexible


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Proactive

Something is up?

FocusedWhat is it?

OrganizedWhat do I need to do?

PositiveI will do this!

FlexibleI am able to do this.

Proactive

I got through it.Whats next?

Resiliency

Cycle of Change


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According to American PsychologicalAssociation (APA)

Maintaining good relationships with close

family members, friends and others avoiding seeing crises or stressful events as

unbearable problems

accepting circumstances that cannot bechanged


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(APA)

Developing realistic goals and move

towards them

Taking decisive actions in adverse

situations

Looking for opportunities of self-discovery after a struggle with loss


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(APA) Developing self-confidence

Keeping a long-term perspective andconsider the stressful event in a broader

context

Maintaining a hopeful outlook, expectgood things and visualize what is wished


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(APA) Taking care of ones mind and body,

exercise regularly , paying attention to

ones own needs and feelings andengaging in relaxing activities that one

enjoys

Learning form the past and maintainingflexibility

Having a balanced life


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