Resilience is the ability to recover from setbacks and adapt to challenging circumstances and is required to thrive and flourish. It is a foundational psychological tool that empowers us to feel effective and capable of handling uncertainty. Despite this definition, there has been discussion about what the essence of resilience really is. Is it a quality, skill, or personality trait? Is it genetically determined or taught? Regardless of the exact nature of resilience, current thinking is clear. We can develop and improve our resilience. Experts confirm that resilience is a quality and a skill that can be enhanced yet requires effort and consistency. This interactive workshop provides participants with experiential tools and techniques to help clients build resilience, inner strength, and emotional well-being. The course emphasizes practical exercises and hands-on strategies to foster resilience through engaging, fun activities.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to learn how to:

• Define resilience and its role in emotional well-being.
• Describe how experiential activities can enhance resilience in clients.
• Apply resilience-building techniques in therapeutic settings.
• Assess the effectiveness of these strategies in fostering long-term emotional strength.

Social workers completing this course receive 3 General Skill Building asynchronous continuing education credits.

For other board approvals, this course qualifies for 3 hours of General Skill Building continuing education training.

Course Instructor: Kristin Whiting-Davis, LCSW-C

Recording Date: 06/07/2025