Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life's Greatest Challenges
Cambridge University Press
Edition: 2, 5/3/2018
EAN 9781108441667, ISBN10: 1108441661
Paperback, 250 pages, 23.4 x 15.6 x 1.4 cm
Language: English
Most of us at some point in our lives will be struck by major traumas such as the sudden death of a loved one, a debilitating disease, assault, or a natural disaster. Resilience refers to the ability to 'bounce back' after encountering difficulty. This book provides a guide to building emotional, mental and physical resilience by presenting ten factors to help anyone become more resilient to life's challenges. Specific resilience factors such as facing fear, optimism, and social support are described through the experiences and personal reflections of highly resilient survivors. These survivors also describe real-life methods for practicing and benefiting from the resilience factors. As resilience is the complex product of genetic, psychological, biological, social, and spiritual factors, the authors investigate resilience from multiple scientific perspectives. They synthesize the latest literature on the topic, describe their own research on resilience, and quote from their interviews with highly resilient people.
1. What is resilience?
2. Optimism
belief in a brighter future
3. Facing fear
an adaptive response
4. Moral compass, ethics, and altruism
doing what is right
5. Religion and spirituality
drawing on faith
6. Social support
learning the tap code
7. Role models
providing the road map
8. Training
physical fitness and strengthening
9. Brain fitness
challenge your mind and heart
10. Cognitive and emotional flexibility
11. Meaning, purpose, and growth
12. The practice of resilience
Appendix 1
further information about posttraumatic stress disorder
Appendix 2
community resilience.