63rd Annual Conference

Friday, February 24

Afternoon Workshops

2:45-6:00 P.M.

Workshop 60

The Art of Resilience

Chair:         

Beth Miller, Ph.D., Instructor-Group Process/Psychiatry Residents, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California

This presentation will provide an overview of the research in the areas of resilience, strength and optimism-both from the standpoint of repairing damage and also for helping people live more fulfilling lives.  In this workshop, you will learn and experience the skills, resources and attitude needed to foster our capacity to bounce back from hard and uncertain times.

Experiential-didactic-demonstration-sharing of work experiences

Learning Objectives:

The attendee will be able to:

1. Describe an overview of the theoretical research being done on resilience and

optimism.

2. Distinguish between healthy and destructive aspects of vulnerability.

3. Analyze the theory and practice of fostering resilience in a group setting.

4. List the manifestations of the methods used to foster resilience, enhance talents and

motivate optimism in the face of adversity.

Course References:

1. Miller, B. (2005). The Woman's Book of Resilience: 12 qualities to cultivate. Boston, MA: Conari Books.

2. Seligman, M. (2002). Authentic Happiness: Using the new positive psychology to realize your potential for lasting fulfillment. New York: Free Press/Simon and Schuster.

3. Werner, E. (1995). Resilience in Development. Current Directions in Psychological Services, 81-85.