Resilience
The Science of Mastering Life's Greatest Challenges

How do we become resilient? Three experts provide practical steps for overcoming stress and becoming more resilient to life's challenges.

Steven M. Southwick (Author), Dennis S. Charney (Author), Jonathan M. DePierro (Author)

9781009299749, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 7 September 2023

244 pages
19.7 x 13 x 1.6 cm, 0.32 kg

'Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life's Greatest Challenges encapsulates beautifully the literature on the psychological, biological, and neuroscientific perspectives on stress and the individual's response to it. Written by accomplished clinical investigators, this edition highlights and integrates what we know about resilience, and what we still need to know in order to enhance what we clinicians offer those exposed to unimaginable adversity. This book belongs in the library of every clinician, investigator, and teacher committed to understanding what paths one might take when traumatic events occur.' Terence M. Keane, Ph.D., National Center for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder's Behavioral Science Division & Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Life presents us all with challenges. Most of us at some point will be struck by major traumas such as the sudden death of a loved one, a debilitating disease, or a natural disaster. What differentiates us is how we respond. In this important book, three experts in trauma and resilience answer key questions such as What helps people adapt to life's most challenging situations?, How can you build up your own resilience?, and What do we know about the science of resilience? Combining cutting-edge scientific research with the personal experiences of individuals who have survived some of the most traumatic events imaginable, including the COVID-19 pandemic, this book provides a practical resource that can be used time and time again. The experts describe ten key resilience factors, including facing fear, optimism, and relying on role models, through the experiences and personal reflections of highly resilient survivors. Each resilience factor will help you to adapt and grow from stressful life events and will bring hope and inspiration for overcoming adversity.

1. What is resilience?
2. Optimism: belief in a brighter future
3. Face your fears
4. Moral compass
5. Religion and spirituality
6. Social support
7. Role models
8. Mind your body
9. Challenge your mind
10. Cognitive and emotional flexibility
11. Meaning, purpose, and growth
12. The practice of resilience
Resilience facing death: a tribute to Dr. Steven Southwick.

Subject Areas: Clinical psychology [MMJ]