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Overcoming Adversity and Mastering Resilience Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes, PHD, LPC-MHSP, LMHC
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Introduction and Objectives

0:00 – 0:27: Introduction by Dr. Donal Snipes.
0:28 – 1:00: Objectives of the presentation: defining resilience and hardiness, identifying characteristics, and enhancing those traits.
Understanding Resilience

1:01 – 2:00: Definition of resilience and examples with beach balls and Weeble Wobbles.
2:01 – 3:00: Characteristics of resilient people: awareness of vulnerabilities, self-esteem, social support, self-awareness, self-efficacy, problem-solving skills, acceptance, distress tolerance, and optimism.
Emotional Vulnerabilities

3:01 – 4:10: Identifying emotional vulnerabilities that trigger dysphoric emotions.
4:11 – 5:30: Activities to identify and discuss emotional triggers in group settings.
Sources of Happiness and Curiosity

5:31 – 6:45: Identifying sources of happiness and curiosity.
6:46 – 8:00: Activities to explore positive emotions through group participation.
Mental and Physical Distress

8:01 – 9:20: Identifying sources of mental distress and strategies to enhance concentration and problem-solving.
9:21 – 10:30: Identifying physical distress and ways to improve nutrition, sleep, exercise, and pain management.
Social Distress and Effective Communication

10:31 – 11:45: Identifying sources of social distress and the importance of effective communication.
11:46 – 13:00: Activities to enhance communication skills and address common relationship issues.
Authenticity and Positive Relationships

13:01 – 14:30: Encouraging authenticity and identifying positive people in one's life.
14:31 – 15:50: Gratitude jars and daily blessings as tools for fostering positive relationships.
Secure Attachment

15:51 – 17:30: Enhancing secure attachment in adulthood.
17:31 – 19:00: The CRAVES acronym for secure attachment: Consistency, Responsiveness, Attention, Validation, Empathy, and Support.
Environmental Factors

19:01 – 20:15: Identifying environmental distress and ways to add positivity through sights, smells, and sounds.
20:16 – 21:40: Examples of adding positive elements to the environment.
Self-Esteem and Self-Awareness

21:41 – 23:00: Building self-esteem through self-validation and acceptance.
23:01 – 24:30: Identifying personal strengths and creating a values collage.
Setting Goals and Enhancing Self-Efficacy

24:31 – 26:00: Setting small, achievable goals to build self-efficacy.
26:01 – 27:30: Encouraging a survivor mindset and viewing setbacks as opportunities for growth.
Hardiness

27:31 – 28:50: The concept of hardiness and its components: Commitment, Control, and Challenge.
28:51 – 30:00: Realistic understanding of control and viewing challenges as opportunities to learn.
Problem-Solving Skills
30:01 – 31:15: Conceptualizing problems and brainstorming solutions.
31:16 – 32:45: The importance of seeking help and implementing solutions.
Acceptance and Optimism
32:46 – 34:00: Radical acceptance and focusing on what can be controlled.
34:01 – 35:20: Maintaining optimism by finding silver linings and viewing failures as learning opportunities.

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Video by Dr. Dawn Elise Snipes on integrative behavioral health approaches including counseling techniques and skills for improving mental health and reducing mental illness.

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