Mark Wadlington
Apr 21, 20201 min
Updated: Apr 22, 2020
Gary Stewart, PhD, joined us to discuss building resilience and setting ourselves up to experience post-traumatic growth (PTG) during this time of crisis.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
TED TALKS:
Lucy Hone: The three secrets of resilient people https://www.ted.com/talks/lucy_hone_the_three_secrets_of_resilient_people
Susan David: The gift and power of emotional courage https://www.ted.com/talks/susan_david_the_gift_and_power_of_emotional_courage
ARTICLES:
Skills for resilience
https://positivepsychology.com/resilience-theory/ -
Five minute mindfulness meditation on presence
https://www.tarabrach.com/brief-meditation-5-minute/ -
5 basic evidence based skills of resilience https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/five_science_backed_strategies_to_build_resilience -
Transition through change
Making Sense of Life Changes
RESOURCES SPECIFIC TO COPING WITH COVID - 19
1. Resources to Support Your Mental Health During the COVID-19 Outbreak (UCSF) – handouts and webinars https://psychiatry.ucsf.edu/coronavirus https://psychiatry.ucsf.edu/coronavirus/webinars
2. Taking Care of Your Emotional Health (CDC) – pamphlet
https://emergency.cdc.gov/coping/selfcare.asp
3. Emotional Well-Being and Coping During COVID-19 Emotional Well-Being and Coping During COVID-19 - pamphlet
4. Useful Wellness and Mental Health Apps
https://psych.ucsf.edu/coronavirus/apps
5. Mindshift CBT Anxiety Canada – free app
https://www.anxietycanada.com/resources/mindshift-cbt
6. Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, And Isolation During an Infectious Disease Outbreak - pamphlet https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/tips-social-distancing-quarantine-isolation-031620.pdf
7. Speaking of Psychology – Bi-Weekly Podcast APA
https://www.apa.org/research/action/speaking-of-psychology/
8. SAMSHA’s 24-hour Disaster Distress Helping – 800-985-5990 - Helpline Local and Regional Services and Crisis Intervention
9. COVID-19 Resources - Mental Health America of Kentucky
https://www.mhaky.org/covid-19-resources.html
10. Pathways Resource Guide 2016 – 2017 This directory is the most comprehensive listing and explanation of providers and services who cater to the needs of mature adults. It is designed to work for YOU! It takes up little shelf space yet ties together in an “at your fingertips” format all the services, programs and products most needed by older adults. Information contained herein has been supplied by the organizations and facilities.