Building Resilience in the Face of Crisis

Explore strategies for building resilience during crises in this hour-long webinar presented by Peter Martin from Iowa State University. Examine resilience through various lenses, including children in war zones, Holocaust survivors, and those who lived through the Great Depression. Discover common stress sources, factors contributing to resilience, and how older adults demonstrate resilience. Learn about the personality traits of centenarians, the importance of cognitive engagement, and the role of family, social, and community support in fostering resilience. Gain insights into the characteristics of resilient individuals and explore five key resilience factors. Acquire practical tips for enhancing personal resilience based on recommendations from the American Psychological Association.

Building Resilience in the Face of Crisis
Overview
What is Resilience?
Children in War Zones
Holocaust Survivors
Surviving Extreme Events
Children of the Great Depression
Surviving Difficult Times
Surviving COVID-19
Sources of Common Stress
Resilience: A Common Experience
Factors in Resilience
Older Adults and Resilience
Personality of Centenarians
Cognitive Engagement
Family and Social Resilience
Community Resilience
Characteristics of Resilient People
Five Resilience Factors (Connor & Davidson, 2003)
Building Your Resilience American Psychological Association
Summary