Learning to adapt to challenging situations in life can be difficult for anyone, especially when it comes to your health. Managing a chronic diagnosis involves more than a positive attitude– it requires resilience, an ongoing dynamic process that takes time and practice.
Resilience READY program
Endeavor Health’s Resilience READY program offers evidence-based tools and support to help you build coping skills, adapt effectively and feel empowered in different life circumstances. Throughout the program, you’ll create a personalized action plan that will keep you on the road to a more resilient life.
Resilience READY – skills & strategies to realize a resilient life
Resilience READY is an eight-part, self-guided program that includes short learning session videos accompanied by practice worksheets. If prescribed by your physician, you may be asked to share your progress.
1 – Introduction
This video and worksheet offer an overview of our program and how you can benefit from building resilience in your own life.
2 – Physical activity
Staying active is proven to enhance physical, psychological and social wellbeing. This video and worksheet will help you create a sustainable action plan personalized to your abilities, preferences and life schedule, so that you can improve resilience and coping with physical activity.
3 – Mindfulness
Practicing mindfulness helps you stay present. By observing the present moment without judgment and responding thoughtfully, you’ll break free from automatic reactions and the feeling of being stuck. This video and worksheet provide mindfulness techniques to help you navigate life’s challenges with resilience and clarity.
4 – Acceptance
All emotions are a natural part of life, and trying to resist or control unpleasant feelings usually intensifies them. Accepting and making space for feelings– even unpleasant ones– helps you take effective action. This video and worksheet provide the tools you need to work through your feelings.
5 – Defusion & the observer self
Observing your thoughts without judgment enables you to see them for what they really are– just thoughts. By creating distance from unhelpful thoughts, the “observer self” can practice mindfulness and acceptance. This video and worksheet will help you relate to your thoughts in a new way through defusion.
6 – Values & meaningful action
Taking meaningful action that’s consistent with your life values will help strengthen your resilience. By defining your values and embracing them in your daily routine, you develop a strong feeling of fulfillment. This video and worksheet will help you discover a new sense of purpose in your life.
7 – Social support & connectedness
Having meaningful relationships and a sense of social connectedness are key protective factors for resilience. This video and worksheet demonstrate ways to overcome barriers in giving and receiving social support, including strategies of mindfulness, defusion and acceptance.
8 – Relaxation & pleasant activities
Combining relaxation strategies with planned pleasurable activities enhances your ability to cope with stress. This video and worksheet will help you plan enjoyable activities and take you through relaxation training– from breathing exercises to progressive muscle movements.
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