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ISBN-10:: 0521195632
ISBN-13:: 9780521195638
Pub. Date:: 07/23/2012
Publisher:: Cambridge University Press

ISBN-10:: 0521195632
ISBN-13:: 9780521195638
Pub. Date:: 07/23/2012
Publisher:: Cambridge University Press

Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life's Greatest Challenges

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Overview

Many of us will be struck by one or more major traumas sometime in our lives. Perhaps you have been a victim of sexual abuse, domestic violence or assault. Perhaps you were involved in a serious car accident. Perhaps you are a combat veteran. Maybe you were on the beach in Thailand during a tsunami, or in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina. Or maybe, you are among the millions who have suffered a debilitating disease, lost a loved one or lost your job. This inspiring book identifies ten key ways to weather and bounce back from stress and trauma. Incorporating the latest scientific research and dozens of interviews with trauma survivors, it provides a practical guide to building emotional, mental and physical resilience. Written by experts in post-traumatic stress, this book provides a vital and successful roadmap for overcoming the adversities we all face at some point in our lives.

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ISBN-13:	9780521195638
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	07/23/2012
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Steven M. Southwick is Professor of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine and Yale Child Study Center, New Haven, CT, USA.

Dennis S. Charney is Dean and Professor of Psychiatry, Neuroscience and Pharmacology and Systems Therapeutics, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA.

Preface; 1. What is resilience?; 2. Optimism: belief in a brighter future; 3. Facing fear: an adaptive response; 4. Moral compass, ethics and altruism: doing what is right; 5. Religion and spirituality: drawing on faith; 6. Social support: learning the tap code; 7. Training: physical fitness and strengthening; 8. Brain fitness: challenge your mind and heart; 9. Role models: providing the road map; 10. Cognitive and emotional flexibility; 11. Meaning, purpose and growth; 12. The practice of resilience; Index.

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“This book is awesome. Nobody can predict the future and we all know that tragedy can strike at anytime. This book teaches you how to become stronger, how to bend but not break, and how to make the best out of a bad situation. The authors are real scientists—they cut through all the fluff out there and show you how to toughen up for the challenges that lie ahead. This book teaches you that you’re a lot stronger than you think…that you are resilient.” Earvin “Magic” Johnson

"[The authors] have written a crisp, user-friendly guide to the latest scientific research on resilience. With a light touch, they illuminate what seems to be every major study in the field over the last 20 years." — Washington Independent Review of Books

"This brief but powerful book makes an important contribution to our understanding of trauma and the psychological, biological, and social factors that can help us triumph over adversity." —ForeWord

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This book is awesome. Nobody can predict the future and we all know that tragedy can strike at anytime. This book teaches you how to become stronger, how to bend but not break, and how to make the best out of a bad situation. The authors are real scientists—they cut through all the fluff out there and show you how to toughen up for the challenges that lie ahead. This book teaches you that you’re a lot stronger than you think…that you are resilient.” Earvin “Magic” Johnson

"[The authors] have written a crisp, user-friendly guide to the latest scientific research on resilience. With a light touch, they illuminate what seems to be every major study in the field over the last 20 years." — Washington Independent Review of Books

"This brief but powerful book makes an important contribution to our understanding of trauma and the psychological, biological, and social factors that can help us triumph over adversity." —ForeWord

"Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life’s Greatest Challenges deserves a wide audience. Its mixture of case accounts and current reviews of the scientific literature on resiliency makes for an enjoyable and informative read." —PsycCritiques

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Reviewer: Natasha Lukasiewich, DNP, MSN, RN (Legal Nursing Solutions, LLC)
Description: This book is a very holistic approach to what resilience looks like in a different situations. Survivors of traumatic experiences share their journeys in learning and embracing resilience. The authors explore what makes them resilient and whether resilience can be learned or there are traits or genetics associated with it. The first edition was published in 2012.
Purpose: The purpose is to explore different factors that contribute to resilience. The authors deep dive into differing states such as fear, optimism, and social support. They also go into much of the current literature and apply it to today's culture. The book definitely meets the objectives.
Audience: The book really is meant for anyone, although the recommendations target leaders, parents, and coaches. The knowledge and insights gained from reading this book enables readers to build a greater foundation for their own resilience. The authors are experts in their field. Dr. Southwick's expertise is in the psychological and neurobiological effects of trauma, while Dr. Charney's area of expertise is neurobiology and treatment of mood and anxiety disorders.
Features: The 12 chapters cover the definition of resilience to exploring the factorial emotions, training, meaning, and purpose, and the practice of resilience. What is unique about this book is that real life people share their journeys and how they embraced resilience. An appendix provides further reading on post-traumatic stress disorder and community resilience.
Assessment: I enjoyed this book immensely. The authors really speak to their readers. I will be adding it to my referenced resources for future research.

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Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life's Greatest Challenges

Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life's Greatest Challenges

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