BUILDING RESILIENCY IN OURSELVES, OUR KIDS, OUR COMMUNITY Amy - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Amy Gallagher, Psy.D Vice President Whole Health, LLC

BUILDING RESILIENCY

IN OURSELVES, OUR KIDS, OUR COMMUNITY

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What is Happiness?

“Happiness is an expression

• f the soul in

considered actions”

Aristotle

“Happiness is a matter of love and work”

Freud

“Happiness is a warm puppy”

Schultz

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The Happiness Graph

50% 10%

40%

Set Point Life Experience Intentional Activity

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR3rK0kZFkg

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Jessica’s Affirmation

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What Are Your Core Virtues & Strengths?

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3nT2KDAGOc

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The Science of Character

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Core Virtues & Strengths

Creativity Curiosity Judgement Love of Learning Perspective

Wisdom & Knowledge Courage Love & Humanity Justice Temperance Spirituality &

Transcendenc e Bravery Honesty Perseverance Zest Kindness Love Social Intelligence Fairness Leadership Teamwork Forgiveness Humility Prudence Self Regulation Appreciation

• f Beauty

Gratitude Hope Humor Spirituality

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Predictive Strengths

Hope Zest Gratitude Curiosity Love

Strengths for Life Satisfaction

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Predictive Strengths

Strengths for Achievement Strengths for Academic Achievement Strengths for Military Performance Perseverance Gratitude Love Hope Perseverance Temperance Love & Humanity

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Prevalent Strengths

Young Children Youth

Kindness Humor Love Beauty & Excellence Honesty Leadership Open- mindedness Hope Teamwork Zest

Young Adults Adults

Kindness Curiosity Love

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Strengths Most Influenced By the Environment

Love Humor Modesty Teamwork

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Least Prevalent Strengths

Prudence Modesty Self-regulation

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POSITIVE EMOTIONS ENGAGEMENT POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS MEANING ACCOMPLISHMENT

A New Theory of Well-Being

P E R M A

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsPpaHbvfQs

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How to be Happy

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Simple Steps to Happiness

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EXPRESS GRATITUDE

“It is not happy people who are thankful, it is thankful people who are happy.”

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CULTIVATE OPTIMISM

“Optimism: A cheerful frame

• f mind that enables a tea

kettle to sing even though its in hot water up to its nose”

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AVOID OVERTHINKING & SOCIAL COMPARISON

“I’ve got 99 problems and 86

• f them are completely

made up scenarios in my head that I’m stressing about for absolutely no logical reason”

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PRACTICE MINDFUL ACTS OF KINDNESS

“No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted” - Aesop

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NURTURE RELATIONSHIPS

“The best relationship is one when your love for each

• ther exceeds needs for

each other”

– Dalai Lama

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DEVELOP STRATEGIES FOR COPING

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DVERSITY ELIEFS ONSEQUENCES ISPUTE NERGIZE

B C D E

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LEARN TO FORGIVE

“It’s one of the greatest gifts you can give yourself, to forgive. Forgive everybody”

– Maya Angelou

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ENGAGE IN HEARTFELT ACTIVITIES

“Follow your passion, it will lead you to your purpose”

• Oprah

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SAVOR LIFE’S JOYS

“Stop and smell the roses”

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COMMIT TO YOUR GOALS

“A dream is just a dream. A goal is a dream with a plan and a deadline”

• Harvey Mackay

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PRACTICE SPIRITUALITY

“Being on a spiritual path does not prevent you from facing times of darkness, but it teaches you how to use the darkness as a tool to grow”

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TAKE CARE OF YOUR BODY

“The body is like a piano, and happiness is like music. It is needful to have the instrument in good order”

• Henry Ward Beecher

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Let’s Recap

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The Happiness Graph

50% 10%

40%

Set Point Life Experience Intentional Activity

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Core Virtues & Strengths

Creativity Curiosity Judgement Love of Learning Perspective

Wisdom & Knowledge Courage Love & Humanity Justice Temperance Spirituality &

Transcendenc e Bravery Honesty Perseverance Zest Kindness Love Social Intelligence Fairness Leadership Teamwork Forgiveness Humility Prudence Self Regulation Appreciation

• f Beauty

Gratitude Hope Humor Spirituality

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A New Theory of Well-Being

P E R M A

POSITIVE EMOTIONS ENGAGEMENT POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS MEANING ACCOMPLISHMENT

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Simple Steps to Happiness

• Express Gratitude
• Cultivate Optimism
• Avoid Overthinking &

Social Comparison

• Practice Mindful Acts of

Kindness

• Nurture Relationships
• Learn to Forgive
• Develop Strategies for

Coping

• Engage in Heartfelt

Activities

• Savor Life’s Joys
• Commit to your Goals
• Practice Spirituality
• Take Care of your Body

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