Resilience
True of False? Resilience is an important aspect of overcoming obstacles in life.
True.
Define coping.
How an individual faces and deals with responsibilities, problems, or difficulties in life.
What is self-esteem?
Self-esteem is how we value ourselves; it is how we perceive our value to the world and how valuable we think are are to others.
Do people who are resilient ever get mad or upset?
Yes. Being resilient does not mean we are always happy. Resiliency is about successfully adapting to difficult or challenging life experiences.
True or False? All people are born with healthy coping strategies. (And explain)
False. People need to learn and practice healthy coping strategies throughout their lives.
What is POSITIVE self-esteem?
Positive self-esteem gives us the strength and flexibility to take charge of our lives and grow from our mistakes without the fear of rejection.
Name 3 things in life that affect resiliency.
Personality, self-concept, ways of thinking, social skills, physical health, attachment, communication, family structure, parenting style, support from outside the family, inclusion, social conditions, education, health, community participation.
Can people with unhealthy coping strategies change their habits? (And explain)
Yes. With proper support, practice, and consistency people can break unhealthy coping habits such as smoking cigarettes or over-eating, and build healthier coping into their lives.
What is LOW self-esteem?
Low self-esteem is a debilitating condition that keeps individuals from realizing their full potential.
A person with low self-esteem may feel unworthy, incapable, and incompetent. In fact, because the person with low self-esteem feels so poorly about themselves, these feelings may actually cause the person's continued low self-esteem.
What does the phrase "don't sweat the small stuff" mean?
Don't worry about small details or problems in life, think of the bigger picture.
List 5 unhealthy coping strategies.
- Using tobacco (smoking/chewing)
- Self-harm
- Isolation/social withdrawl
- Avoiding problems
- Eating comfort foods
- Yelling or lashing out at others
- Physical fights
- Using drugs
- Drinking alcohol
- Thrill seeking (risky/dangerous behaviour)
- Binging/purging/restricting
- Self-criticism
- Wishful thinking (without making plans)
- Blaming others
List 5 signs of positive self-esteem.
- Confidence
- Self-direction
- Non-blaming behaviour
- An awareness of personal strengths
- An ability to make mistakes and learn from them
- An ability to accept mistakes of others
- Optimism
- An ability to solve problems
- An independent and cooperative attitude
- Feeling comfortable with a wide range of emotions
- An ability to trust others
- A good sense of personal limitations
- Good self-care
- The ability to say 'no'
List 4 characteristics of resilient people.
- A sense of closeness and connectedness to others
- Strong, dependable support from at least one other person in their lives
- Attention to personal health and well-being
- High self-esteem
- Strong sense of personal identity
- Realistic and balanced awareness of strengths and limitations
- Ability to be assertive and emotionally tough when necessary, but also sensitive and compassionate
- A playful, lighthearted approach to life
- A sense of direction and purpose in life- The ability to turn difficult experiences into valuable learning opportunities
- The capacity to pick themselves up, shake themselves off and keep moving forward after traumatic and upsetting situations
- The ability to adapt to, and live comfortably with, uncertainty and unpredictability
- The ability to laugh at themselves
- Don't 'sweat the small stuff'
List 6 health coping strategies.
- Talking to parents or friends
- Exercise/sports
- Yoga/meditation
- Reading
- Problem solving
- Thinking positive/being optimistic
- Humor/laughing
- Listening to music
- Hobbies/recreation
- Journaling/creative writing
- Hanging out with friends
- Religious or spiritual practices
- Social support/asking for help
- Getting enough sleep
List 6 signs of low-self esteem.
- A negative view of life
- A perfectionist attitude
- Mistrusting others (even those who show affection)
- Blaming behaviour
- Fear of taking risks
- Feelings of being unloved and unlovable
- Dependence on others
- Letting others make decisions
- Feel of being ridiculed