Activity 1: Resilience and Hope in Storytelling

Resilience is defined as the ability to cope with stressors and bounce back from difficulties in life (Windle, 2011). Resilient individuals thrive as a result of their challenging experiences. Hope is defined as goal-directed thinking in the wake of positive emotions, motivation, and optimism (Snyder, 2005).

Part A: Reflection

Part B: Brainstorm

Based on the definitions above, can you think of any personal stories that contain elements of resilience, hope or both?

Part C: Share Your Stories

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