Some individuals emerge from grim experiences stronger in mind and
spirit than others who suffered the same ordeal. In this updated and
revised edition, Michael Neenan focuses on the meanings we attach to
life's adversities in order to understand how we respond to them. This
is why different people can react to the same adverse event in a variety
of ways such as fighting back or crumbling. Different meanings of what
constitutes resilience are also discussed and the author takes issue
with the simplistic view of it as bouncing back from adversity which
suggests the absence of struggle and emotional pain as well as
underestimating how long the process of self-righting can sometimes
take.
Developing Resilience shows how people can find constructive ways of
dealing with hard times by using the ideas and techniques of cognitive
behavioural therapy as well as drawing on the viewpoints and experiences
of other writers presented here. This book provides useful guidance and
advice on topics including:
- managing negative emotions in difficult times
- using an assets and liabilities model to understand resilient
behaviour
- distinguishing between what's within and outside of your control
- identifying and changing attitudes that undermine resilience building
- developing self-belief
- increasing your level of frustration tolerance
- maintaining a resilient outlook.
This book will be essential reading for anyone interested in learning
more about resilience as well as for mental health professionals,
coaches and therapists looking for guidance in helping their clients to
cope better with adversity.
