As we know, optimism is beneficial in many ways. When adversity strikes, it makes sense that optimistic people have an advantage. Jonathan Haidt documented empirical support for this on page 146 in his book The Happiness Hypothesis (Basic Books, 2006). Haidt reports that when trauma/crisis occurs, people cope in three primary ways: active coping: taking action [...]
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Optimists rule!
Posted in Cultivating resilience on August 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Restoring resilience and wellbeing to helping professionals experiencing vicarious traumatization or compassion fatigue
Posted in Cultivating resilience, Flourishing, Trauma impact on professionals on June 6, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
It is now widely recognized that providers in the human services and medical professions often experience specific stress symptoms as a result of the nature of their work. However, coping with this work-related stress remains largely incumbent on the providers themselves. You care deeply about the people you serve. You value the work you do. [...]
