Resilience training for functioning adults: program description and preliminary findings from a pilot investigation
Glenn R Schiraldi1, Theresa K Jackson, Stephen L Brown
1University of Maryland School of Public Health, College Park, USA. glenn@umd.edu
International Journal of Emergency Mental Health
|December 9, 2010
Summary
This study introduces a resilience training program designed for high-risk populations. Preliminary data suggest that resilience is an acquirable attribute through targeted training interventions.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Behavioral Science
- Public Health
Background:
- Resilience is a promising attribute for high-risk populations.
- Existing literature identifies key strengths associated with resilience.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a resilience training program based on identified strengths.
- To provide preliminary data on the acquirability of resilience through training.
Main Methods:
- Development of a resilience training program.
- Pilot investigation to assess training effectiveness.
Main Results:
- The paper details the components of the resilience training program.
- Preliminary data indicate that resilience can be acquired via training.
Conclusions:
- Resilience training is a viable approach for enhancing adaptive capacities.
- Further research is recommended to validate and refine resilience interventions.
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