Topic 1: Understanding Resilience

Welcome to Lesson 5 on building a resilience toolkit. Resilience is our ability to adapt and recover from stress and adversity. It is a critical skill for peer support professionals, as it helps us sustain emotional energy, maintain motivation, and continue providing effective support to others. By strengthening resilience, we can mitigate the effects of compassion fatigue and maintain our well-being.

Key Concepts:

• Resilience is the ability to bounce back from stress and adversity.

• It involves emotional, cognitive, and behavioral strategies.

• Resilience can be strengthened through intentional practices such as mindfulness, boundary-setting, and self-care.