Resilience Skills in a Time of Uncertainty
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Approx. 13 hours to complete
Course Summary
This course teaches you how to build resilience in the face of uncertainty by providing practical tools and techniques for managing stress, dealing with change, and developing a growth mindset.Key Learning Points
- Learn how to manage stress and anxiety in uncertain times
- Develop a growth mindset to adapt to changing situations
- Build resilience by focusing on your strengths and values
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- USA: $70,000
- India: ₹5,00,000
- Spain: €40,000
- USA: $70,000
- India: ₹5,00,000
- Spain: €40,000
- USA: $100,000
- India: ₹8,00,000
- Spain: €60,000
- USA: $70,000
- India: ₹5,00,000
- Spain: €40,000
- USA: $100,000
- India: ₹8,00,000
- Spain: €60,000
- USA: $80,000
- India: ₹6,00,000
- Spain: €50,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Learn practical tools and techniques for managing stress and anxiety
- Develop a growth mindset to adapt to changing situations
- Build resilience by focusing on your strengths and values
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- No prior knowledge or experience required
- Openness to learning and personal growth
Course Difficulty Level
BeginnerCourse Format
- Self-paced
- Online
Similar Courses
- Building Resilience and Adaptability
- Resilient Leadership
- The Science of Well-Being
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Brene Brown
- Shawn Achor
Related Books
Description
We are all facing different and difficult challenges as we confront the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to support you in this time of uncertainty, the University of Pennsylvania is sharing this free and unique version of Dr. Karen Reivich’s “Resilience Skills” course from the Specialization Foundations of Positive Psychology.
Outline
- Resilience and Optimism
- 1.1 Welcome and Overview of the Course
- 1.2 Definition of Resilience and Foundational Research
- 1.3 Variables that Contribute to Resilience
- 1.6 Introduction to Optimism and Optimism Definitions
- 1.7 Benefits of Optimism
- 1.8 What Optimists Do Differently
- 1.12 Personal Highlight: Lucy Hone
- 1.13 Summary of Week 1 and Preview of Week 2
- Welcome to Resilience Skills in a Time of Uncertainty
- Biography of Karen Reivich, Ph.D.
- Assignments, Grading and your Resilience Journal
- Optional Reading: The Resilience Factor
- Module 1 Lesson 1 - Optional Readings
- Optimism Questionnaire
- Module 1 Lesson 2 - Optional Readings
- Module 1 Quiz
- Cognitive Approaches to Resilience: Strategies to Increase Optimism and Resilient Thinking
- 2.1 Thinking Traps Introduction
- 2.2 Definition and Demonstration of Thinking Traps
- 2.3 Detecting Patterns in Yourself, Activity: Trying Thinking Traps on for Size
- 2.4 Personal Examples of Thinking Traps: Why We Need a Skill to Address Them
- 2.5 Changing non-resilient thinking: Real-time Resilience
- 2.6 Real-time resilience Activity
- 2.8 Summary of Module 2 and Introduction to Module 3
- Module 2 Lesson 1 - Optional Reading
- Module 2 Lesson 2 - Optional Reading
- Module 2 Quiz
- Managing Anxiety and Increasing Positive Emotions Like Gratitude
- 3.1 Introduction: Catastrophizing and the Relationship of Anxiety to Resilience
- 3.2 Dr. Baime: Effects of Anxiety on Our Bodies
- 3.3 Demonstrations of Several Styles of Catastrophizing
- 3.4 Triggers of Catastrophizing
- 3.5 Introduction to three Different Ways to Manage Anxiety
- 3.6 Dr. Park: Deliberate Breathing to Manage Anxiety
- 3.7 Dr. Baime: A Mindfulness Approach to Anxiety
- 3.8 Positive Emotions Broaden
- 3.9 Positive Emotions Build Resources
- 3.10 Gratitude Research
- 3.11 Gratitude Skill: HTGS
- 3.12 Designing a Gratitude Practice: Team Collage
- 3.14 Summary of Module 3 and Preview of Module 4
- Module 3 Lesson 1 - Optional Reading
- Activity: Challenging Catastrophic Thinking Part 1
- Activity: Challenging Catastrophic Thinking Part 2
- Module 3 Lesson 2 - Optional Readings
- Module 3 Quiz
- Leveraging Character Strengths and Strengthening Relationships
- 4.1 Background and Definition of Signature Strengths
- 4.2 Activities: Developing Character Strengths and VIA Conversation
- 4.3 Using Character Strengths to Navigate an Upcoming Challenge
- 4.4 Shadow Side of Character Strengths
- 4.5 Introduction to ACR
- 4.6 ACR Role Plays
- 4.7 Activity: ACR Patterns
- 4.9 Course Summary
- Values in Action (VIA) Survey
- Activity: Response Style Patterns
- Module 4 Lesson 2 - Optional Readings
- Thank you and additional resources
- Module 4 Quiz
Summary of User Reviews
Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
The practical exercises and techniques taught in the course were found to be helpful by many users.Pros from User Reviews
- The course is well-structured and easy to follow.
- The instructor is knowledgeable and engaging.
- The course provides valuable insights and tools for managing uncertainty.
- The course offers a supportive community of learners.
- The course is applicable to various aspects of life, not just work-related situations.
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course to be too basic or repetitive.
- The course may not be suitable for those who are already familiar with resilience techniques.
- Some users found the course to be too time-consuming.
- The course may not be relevant to all industries or professions.
- The cost of the course may be prohibitive for some users.
Karen Reivich, Ph.D.
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