2. INTRODUCTION
Dr. Fairbanks is a psychologist,
speaker, coach, and consultant. She
is a licensed clinical psychologist
with a specialization in Health
Psychology.
Areas of specialization include
happiness, positive psychology,
motivational interviewing, behavior
change, and mindfulness. She has
extensive experience, both as a
practitioner and instructor, in
understanding the mind-body
connection: the interplay between
physical and emotional health issues.
Dr. Fairbanks’ passion is working
with organizations and individuals to
find happiness, peace, and inner
strength.
4. DEFINITION
The capacity of a strained body to recover its size and shape
after deformation caused especially by compressive stress
An ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or
change
14. DISCUSSION
Can you think of a time when your emotions
were dictated by someone else’s behaviors?
What steps can you take to investigate and take
ownership of your reaction?
16. REALISTIC OPTIMISM
Learned helplessness is the giving-up reaction, the quitting
response that follows from the belief that whatever you do
doesn’t matter
-Martin Seligman
3 groups
Can stop the noise by
pushing a button
Can’t turn off the
noise
Control group: Heard
no noise
New day. New situation.
Loud annoying sound can be turned off by moving hand
Figured it out and
avoided the noise
2/3 learned
helplessness
1/3 resilient
Figured it out and
avoided the noise
23. POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS
Stay present
Listen to what is being said
Get out of your own head
Check for understanding when listening
What are you doing well in this category? What would you change?
Assertiveness
Discuss your frustrations
Own your emotional response
Set boundaries
What are you doing well in this category? What would you change?
Positive reinforcement
Praise behavior you enjoy
Discuss the behaviors you do not in a assertive, nonaggressive
manner
What are you doing well in this category? What would you change?
Active listening
Paraphrasing
Nonverbal cues
Eye contact
What are you doing well in this category? What would you
change?
In Conflict:
Listen
Paraphrase; check for your tone
Apologize and ask “What do you need from me right now”
What are you doing well in this category? What would you
change?
29. REFERENCES
American Psychological Association
Donald Altman, 101 Mindful Ways to Build Resilience: Cultivate Calm, Clarity,
Optimism, & Happiness Each Day.
Michelle Gielan, 2015. Broadcasting Happiness. Dallas, Texas: BenBella
Books, Inc.
Omharmonics by Mindvalley
PsychCentral
Ray Mathis: It’s Just and Event: It’s Your Choice How You Want to Feel
Reivich & Shatté. 2002. The Resilience Factor. New York: Broadway Books.
Shawn Achor, XXXX. The Happiness Advantage. XXX
University of Texas, Austin: Transforming lives through resilience education