Resilience : the science of mastering life's greatest challenges

"Many of us will be struck by one or more major traumas sometime in our lives. Perhaps you have been a victim of sexual abuse, domestic violence or assault. Perhaps you were involved in a serious car accident. Perhaps you are a combat veteran. Maybe you were on the beach in Thailand during a ts...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Southwick, Steven M. (Author), Charney, Dennis S. (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press , 2012
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. What is resilience?
  • 2. Optimism : belief in a brighter future
  • 3. Facing fear : an adaptive response
  • 4. Moral compass, ethics and altruism : doing what is right
  • 5. Religion and spirituality : drawing on faith
  • 6. Social support : learning the tap code
  • 7. Role models : providing the road map
  • 8. Training : physical fitness and strengthening
  • 9. Brain fitness : challenge your mind and heart
  • 10. Cognitive and emotional flexibility
  • 11. Meaning, purpose and growth
  • 12. The practice of resilience