1. Resilience For Life Advance Community College Anita Weaver & Debbie Whitehead Learn Local Quality Teachers CoP Workshop 2 nd December, 2015

2. The Changing World Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrJjfDUzD7M&feature=youtu.behttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrJjfDUzD7M&feature=youtu.be

3. Self Awareness When we face something difficult in life, it helps us if we think about all the past successful efforts.

4. Self Awareness List Your Goals Activity At home or work. To reach my goals I will…… At work. To reach my goals I will…… With friends. To reach my goals I will…… In spare time. To reach my goals I will……

5. Self awareness There are no limitations to the self except those you believe in – Jane Roberts

6. Self Awareness Gratitude Diary Activity I am grateful for my ability to achieve……………..

7. Relaxation We can choose how to deal with daily life stressors – we can choose to use relaxation instead of negative coping strategies. Mindfulness is the ability to pay attention and be fully present in the moment without judgement.

8. Mindfulness Relaxation Take time to notice what is around you. What can you see? What can you feel? What can you smell? What can you hear? What can you taste?

10. Thoughts Create Feelings

11. Thoughts Feelings Behaviours Activity – think of a recent situation that was difficult for you. What was it? Compete the activity handout sheet.