This course from The One Tree Learning Institute will focus on the application of resiliency practices that manage stress. These evidence-based practices and system of resilience can empower us to support growth in others by learning from our own perspective.

We will define resilience as the development of skills needed to manage stress in an optimal way. Protective factors include development and sustainment of social support systems, spirituality as an access to a socially supportive community, and lifestyle practices of positive coping strategies, good self-esteem, self-efficacy and effective problem solving-skills. Five resilience skills that are considered positive coping strategies. An introduction to mentoring positive coping skills to improve resilience:

• Belief

•  Persistence 

• Strength

• Trust

• Adaptability