ECFS311x Becoming a Resilient Person: The Science of Stress Management and Promoting Wellbeing

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Course goal:

The goal for this course is to give you permission to take care of yourself and empower you to be a resilient person. A resilient person is someone who:

• purposely strives to be as mentally and psychically healthy as possible,
• possesses the confidence to effectively cope with and manage stressful situations,
• is compassionate towards self and others,
• demonstrates grit or perseverance even in the face of adversity, and
• focuses on the positive and fulfilling aspects of life.

Course supporting objectives: When you complete this course, you will be able to:

• Describe why ‘functioning from the inside out’ is critical to becoming a resilient, effective person
  • Explain the benefits of resilience and how the specific skills translate into optimizing social-emotional wellbeing and doing what matters most in life
• Directly practice a variety of resilience skills in different aspects of your life, including but not limited to:
  • Mindfulness practices
  • Strategies to manage intense emotions
  • Activities that induce positive emotions
  • Clarifying important personal values (that is, what matters most) and committing to behaving consistent with them
  • Making health lifestyle choices that are cheap and readily available, yet promote well-being
• Describe why ‘practicing’ and integrating resilience skills into one’s life is critical to making them a habit and becoming a resilient person
• Develop a resilience plan that serves as a roadmap for your future