Personal relationships, a reliable group, personal wellness, a sense of purpose, and the ability to keep things in perspective are key protective factors that ensure a person can practice resilience. Do you have these factors? Do you need help resourcing them? Can you resource them for someone else? The next time you think about resilience, try to look behind the word to ask if these factors exist for the person or group you expect to demonstrate 'resilience.'

Dr. Patlee Creary, lead facilitator at Reyou, explores the concept of resilience, discussing its various definitions and the frustration it can cause when misapplied or misunderstood. She emphasizes that resilience is not just about thriving despite challenges but also involves the process and ingredients that enable adaptation. She highlights five key categories of resilience factors, including prioritizing relationships, social support, personal coping strategies, a positive outlook, and self-awareness. She also encourages questioning and understanding these factors to better navigate life's challenges, suggesting that reclaiming the word "resilience" involves recognizing its complexity and the skills involved in thriving.

This is the second video in a five-part series in which Dr. Patlee Creary examines the concept of resilience. In this video, Patlee focuses on the American Psychological Association's definition of resilience as a process and outcome of successfully adapting to challenging life experiences through mental, emotional, and behavioural flexibility. She emphasizes that resilience involves various ingredients, including one's perspective of the world, available resources, and coping strategies. She highlights that successful adaptation does not always mean thriving in the face of difficulties, but it does involve drawing on social resources and coping strategies.

How do you think about self-advocacy? In this prep note about self-advocacy and the upcoming Mindful Lunch discussion with Kristy Hourd, Dr. Patlee Creary gives an example of self-resourcing that happens by default when we try to advocate for others. This is one way to self-advocate, but there are many other nuances to the broader concept of self-advocacy.

Dr. Patlee Creary examines concerns about the overuse and potential dilution of the term "resilience," emphasizing the need to reclaim its true meaning. Here, she introduces a series of video posts about reclaiming and understanding the true meaning of resilience.

Dive into our Founder's journey of finding meaning and the path to resilience in owning her name. Read the article: https://wix.to/qPlVZrR

Can self-awareness help during a crisis? In this clip from our Mindful Lunch, we explored how regular self-awareness practices build resilience—not just in calm moments, but when life gets overwhelming. Your awareness is your anchor. Read the blog reflection and watch the full video here: Beyond the Basics of Self-Awareness → https://www.reyoumindfulness.com/post/beyond-the-basics-how-mindful-self-awareness-strengthens-relationships-and-leadership #MindfulnessTools #HighStressLeadership #ResilienceBuilding #EmotionalAwareness #ReyouMindfulnesshttps://wix.to/A1wysS4

The "Tree of Life" storytelling practice was developed and expanded by Ncazelo Ncube-Mlilo and David Denborough to strengthen children’s sense of belonging and community. In this practice, you draw a tree and reflect on how the different parts of the tree serve as metaphors for our lived experiences. Learn more about my work with the "Tree of Life" at www.thestorybridge.ca or contact me at www.reyoumindfulness.com.

Beyond the Basics: How Mindful Self-Awareness Strengthens Relationships and Leadership. Tune in to discover the profound effects of self-awareness on your life. Watch here: https://wix.to/i2D3Vyo