from stress to strength: building resilience under pressure gaynor parkin psychology @ victoria
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From stress to strength: building resilience under pressure
Gaynor ParkinPsychology @ Victoria
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OverviewWhat promotes psychological
resilience?Current studyObservations
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Psychological resilienceAbility to adapt and recover
well after stress, adversity or change
“Bouncing back”
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“You can’t stop the waves but you can learn to surf “
Jon Kabat-Zinn
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“Resilience is built through the everyday, every minute habits and exercises that punctuate our daily lives.”
Lynda Gratton, Professor, London Business School
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Previous researchChild developmentTrauma – post traumatic
growthNeurosciencePositive Psychology
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Evidence to datePhysical fitness and recovery
– role of stress hormonesMeditation/MindfulnessEmotion regulation skillsExperiencing positive
emotions
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Evidence to dateCognitive flexibilityRealistic optimismProblem solving skillsConnectedness
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Evidence to dateCognitive flexibilityRealistic optimismProblem solving skillsConnectedness
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Current study(Thanks MSI R&D $)!6 participating organisations:
all under pressureDoes resilience training make
a difference?
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Current studyFace to face vs. etrainingBlock vs. spacedImpact of follow up
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Study measures Perceived Stress Scale Brief Mindfulness Measure Work and Well-Being Survey (UWES) Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale Life Orientation Test Revised Adult Coping Scale Health measures
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Measures of performanceTricky!Each organisation uses
different measures – or notSuggestions welcomeMore focus on this in phase 2
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Training modules 1-4Stress – mind-emotion-body
responsesResilience – from
psychological researchPhysical wellbeingFlexible thinking
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Training modules 5-8Realistic optimismStrong relationshipsEmotion regulation and
positive emotionRecovery and mindfulness
tools
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Progress to date289 participants completed
training (face to face) 269 completed pre and post
measuresPoor response rate at follow upMore focus on this in phase 2
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Participant feedbackRequest for more follow upHelpful to understand science
behind toolsWant leadership support
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Participant feedbackHas the training helped improve
your resilience?Health?Performance at work?Coping with stress at work/homeRelationships with others
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BarriersChanging org. prioritiesHigh staff turnoverPerceptions of resilience
training
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Solutions?SLT engagement and
participationInvite to participate in training
and who attends first important
Feedback and changing attitudes
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Solutions?
Follow up at all levels criticalMake resilience habits routineAddress disconnect between
performance/productivity and well-being initiatives
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Questions?
Your comments and suggestions are very welcome!