coping up with stress

1. Timothy R. Morales,
MPsy (cand), RPm
Faculty, Department of Psychology
Polytechnic University of the
Philippines Manila
Building
at Work: How to fall
up

2. • Quality that allows people
to be knocked down by the
adversities of life and
come back at least as
strong as before.

3. • It is sometimes
referred to as
our ability to
‘bounce back’
from
challenging
circumstances
or events, but it
is so much more
than this

4. flexible,
adapt to new things,
learn from experiences,
have an optimistic outlook,
and know when to ask for
help.

5. Resilience is sometimes
attributed by social
scientists as the measure of

6. What Resilience is
not
• Being resilient does not
mean that a person
won’t experience
difficulty or distress.

7. • Resilience is not
necessarily a
personality trait.

8. Characteristics of a Resilient
Person
• Is likely to recognize and
manage their own feelings
and understand the feelings
of others;
• Have a sense of
independence and self-
worth;

9. • Form and maintain positive,
mutually respectful relationship
with others;
• Be able to solve problems and
make informed decisions
• Have a sense of purpose and
goals for the future

12. STRATEGIES IN
BUILDING
© American Psychological Association

13. 1. Build your
connections
• Prioritize relationships
• Join a group

14. 2. Foster wellness
• Take care of your body
• Practice Mindfulness

16. Mindfulness
• Means maintaining a
moment-by-moment
awareness of our
thoughts, feelings, bodily
sensations, and
surrounding
environment, through a
gentle, nurturing lens.

17. 3. Find purpose
• Help others
• Be pro-active
• Move toward your goals

19. 4. Embrace healthy
thoughts
• Keep things in perspective
• Accept change
• Learn from your past

20. 5. Internal Locus of
Control

21. 6. Seeking help

25. “Man never made any
material as resilient as
the human spirit.”
-Bernard Williams