Workshop description:

Resilience is the ability to withstand or recover from difficult situations. It includes our capacity to make the best of things, cope with stress and rise to the occasion. This one-day workshop offers a practical training in skills, strategies and insights that help our resilience grow.

Drawing on research from Positive Psychology and the plot structure of adventure stories, we will look at four key skills that raise our resilience:

• visioning skills that strengthen our sense of purpose by helping us see, and then head for, the outcomes that attract us

• creative problem-solving skills that help us find a path through the obstacles in the way

• positive relationship skills that enhance our ability to find allies and draw in the support we need

• emotional intelligence skills that raise our capacity to work with our emotions, so that we can benefit from the guiding signals and energy they offer.

The day will involve a mix of tutor presentation, personal reflection, guided exercises and group discussion. The goal is to increase each participant’s ability to draw upon the resilience they need in their lives.

ABOUT INTENSIVES

Our intensive workshops provide an opportunity to work with leading members of our faculty over the course of a highly structured day session.

Sessions are limited to 18 participants and will be based at The School of Life. All food and drink is included in the ticket price.

COURSE LEADER

Chris Johnstone is an author, trainer and coach for resilience, happiness and positive change. He is author of Find Your Power – a toolkit for resilience and positive change (Permanent Publications, 2010).

TIMETABLE

09.40            Tea, coffee and pastries served
10.00            Intro & morning session
13.00            Lunch provided
14.00            Afternoon session
17.00            Close

VENUE

The School of Life
70 Marchmont Street
London
WC1N 1AB