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The 5 Practices of Highly Resilient People by Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal

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The 5 Practices of Highly Resilient People: Why Some FLOURISH While Others FOLD

by Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal

 Positive Psychology Book Club on Wednesdays @ 10:30 am via Zoom

Reading breakdown:

Wednesday, October 14:


Introduction: Resilience - The Essence of Being Human 
                                           
Part 1 -  Resilience Finds You -

Chapter One: Challenge Cultivates Resilience  
                                                                                           
Chapter Two: The Five Myths & Truths of Resilient People
                                                                                         
Chapter Three: Your Reverse Bucket List 
                                           
Part II -   Your Resilient Life: The 5 Practices of Highly Resilient People 

Chapter Four: The Practice of Vulnerability 

Wednesday, October 21:


Part II - Your Resilient Life: The 5 Practices of Highly Resilient People

Chapter Five: The Practice of Productive Perseverance

Chapter Six: The Practice of Connection
                                                                                                                                                           
Chapter Seven: The Practice of Grati-osity 


                                                                                                                                                            

Wednesday, October 28: 



Part II - Your Resilient Life: The 5 Practices of Highly Resilient People

Chapter Eight: The Practice of Possibility 
                                         
Part III - Your Resilient Movement: Applying Resilience to Your Life

Chapter Nine: Resilient Parenting 
                                                                                                                                                       
Chapter Ten: Resilient Leaders, Teams, and Organizations                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Wednesday, November 4: 



Part III - Your Resilient Movement : Applying Resilience to Your Life

Chapter Eleven: Resilient Women                                                                                                                                                       

Chapter Twelve: Resilient Living - Rituals for a Resilient Life                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

Chapter Thirteen: It's Time to Flourish 

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Discussion is moderated by Helena Svedin https://adventuretopeace.com/

Helena was born and raised in Sweden and believes life is an adventure sprinkled with learning opportunities. She received her Master's Degree of Laws from the University of Stockholm and worked in the banking and insurance industry until she moved abroad with her family. Helena now lives in Greenwich, Connecticut and works as a certified Positive Psychology Coach and Yoga teacher. She is a curious world traveler and a strong athlete. Rarely does she miss out on an opportunity to learn something new! 

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