The document discusses building resilience during times of change and uncertainty. It notes that many things are changing quickly due to factors like COVID-19, the economy, and challenges to traditional sources of information. It advocates seeing changes as an opportunity rather than a threat. The document outlines developing resilience through expanding social connections, managing emotions, learning from experiences, having a sense of purpose, and showing compassion for oneself and others.

1. Be Resilient!
Resilience in a time of Change and
Opportunity
Stephen Murgatroyd, PhD FBPsS FRSA

2. “May you live
in interesting
times..”

3. Lots of
Things are
Changing
Quickly…
 Edmonton Oilers stand a chance in the 2020
playoffs.
 COVID-19 is spreading quickly and creating a great
many concerns – 23 Alberta Cases, 0 deaths to
date. But worldwide, we have a pandemic with.
 Alberta is in a significant recession –
unemployment in Edmonton now 2nd highest in
Canada (Windsor, Ont. higher) and things look to
be getting worse, not better..
 Education, healthcare, social services and
environmental services (parks) are having to
respond to new challenges and change very
rapidly…it’s a new world..

4. But there are
other
changes too..
 Our trusted sources for factual information are no
longer reliable…finding what is true, untrue and
total nonsense is getting harder..
 The methods we have used to make decisions
about our careers, our community our education
may not be as good as they used to be..
 The “go to” people that always pointed the way
ahead are no longer sure what is ahead and where
to point..
 The past rules that defined “how the game of life”
is played no longer seem to apply..

5. Most of
What We
See Is
Based on
How we
See..

7. You Could Look
At The Present
Situation and
Say..
Right, this is the time for me to do what I have
always wanted to do – a clean break with the
past and a fresh start for the future,,
I can do really well here…it’s a great time to buy
property, invest in the market, think about the
future in a positive way – take the long view..
A fantastic time to strengthen my networks,
connections and build new opportunities..

8. Or You Could
Say..
The situation is hopeless and very
serious, I don’t really know what to
do..
I can’t see this ending well for me..
I feel trapped and can’t get out..

10. The theory bit..

11. Adaptive capacity / Resilience
Time
Usual
Conditions
Ending
Reconciling
Navigating
Thriving

13. Risk: THINK MOST ABOUT
THIS IS
MANAGEABLE
THIS WE
HANDLE
THIS IS OK THIS IS SCARY
LEVEL OF RISK
FREQUENCY
OF RISK
LOW
LOW
HIGH
HIGH
Our ability to
cope is a
function of
experience –
which is a
function of
frequency –
which is
function of life
experiences
being rich not
limited

14. The First Circle: About You and Your Relationships
Positive
Bonding
Clear
Boundaries
Effective
Skills
Authenticity

15. The Second Circle: About You and Your Work
Empathy,
Warmth,
Genuineness
Care & Support
Set &
Communicate
High Expectations
Focus and
Alignment

16. “
”
you don't have to be
perfect - you just have to
be persistent
Candy Palmater
Comedian, Writer, Actor

17. 10 Steps to
Building Your
Resilience

18. Don’t try solve problems
with the same thinking
that created them…

19. Master your emotions
before they master
you..

20. Stay Tough and Stay
Your Chosen Course

21. Keep Growing – See
Your Activity as About
Your Growth

22. Stay Prepared –
Anticipate, Plan

23. Build Relationships –
Connect, Network,
Support

24. Create Your Own
Meaning and Purpose

25. Pick Yourself Up As
Many Times as it Takes

26. Reward the Small
Wins

27. Keep Giving – Show
Compassion

28. DEVELOPING THEIR RESILIENCE
About the Students

30. Why Having a Best Friend at College
Matters (Some Science)..
 They reduce stress when times are tough ..
 Being there for them cheers you up too..
 They talk about the real stuff – they are authentic
 Its not just BFF – even casual friends boost mood and lower stress
 A friend’s good mood is catching - can start a pandemic of happiness
 The good feelings of a friendship lasts…and lasts…and lasts..

31. If you
remember
nothing else..
Create your own meaning and purpose –
you matter.
Have a best friend at work.
Show compassion to others and to
yourself.
Chose to be optimistic.

32. THANK
YOU
murgatroydstephen@gmail.com
REMEMBER:
Wine is cheaper than therapy!