Why is it that some people encounter adversity and loss and become defeated, while others adapt and grow? Why are some people able to extract something positive from even the most distressing experiences? Resiliency is that ability. “And thus, like the wounded oyster, he mends his shell with pearl” - Ralph Waldo Emerson.

Learning Objectives:
• Identify factors that foster resiliency
• Reframing – a way to talk to ourselves about negative events
• Personality traits of resilient people
• Learn ten keys to resilient living