{"product_id":"seven-ways-to-build-resilience-9781472141132","title":"Seven Ways to Build Resilience","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn how to bounce back from setbacks, stress and challenging times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eResilience is the ability to cope with and recover from difficult situations. It includes our capacity to make the best of things, deal with stress and rise to the occasion. We all have this ability, though not always as much as we''d like. This engaging, practical book draws together scientific understanding, real life examples and proven methods in describing how you can develop seven essential skills that help your resilience grow. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthor Chris Johnstone experienced burnout and depression when working as a junior doctor, crisis becoming a turning point when he had a near fatal car crash. His journey of recovery led him to make the study, practice and teaching of resilience his central life work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis self-help guide includes:\u003cbr\u003e- A toolkit of resources for emotional first aid\u003cbr\u003e- Techniques for storyboarding your life and seeing the positive pathways you can take\u003cbr\u003e- Practical str\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Practical and clear with strategies that work, this is, by far, the best book I've read on resilience' \u003cb\u003e- \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eMiriam Akhtar, Author of \u003ci\u003ePositive Psychology for Overcoming Depression\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'This timely and important book is packed with brilliant, practical ideas to help us respond constructively to whatever life throws at us. Recommended'\u003cb\u003e - \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr Mark Williamson, director of Action for Happiness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'After working through the programme described in this book, I had an emergency admission to hospital. Being encouraged to see challenging situations as opportunities to practice using resilience tools, I asked myself 'what would a story of resilience look like here?' and applied my resilience toolkit. Doing that transformed a potentially horrendous situation. These tools really work. Thank you' - \u003cb\u003eHeather Thompson, personal development coach, www.positivelycoaching.co.uk\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Full of useful wisdom that helps us cope with the challenges of life, this highly readable book is both a resource for self-care and guide for practitioners' \u003cb\u003e- \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr Alan Kellas, psychiatrist and specialist in nature-based mental health care\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'If you want to strengthen your unique tapestry of personal resilience, this inspiring and far-reaching book weaves in much needed threads' \u003cb\u003e- \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Peters, professor emeritus, The Centre for Resilience, University of Westminster\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'If you are dealing with a difficult situation in a personal or professional capacity, then this book provides a well-researched and practical step-by-step guide to finding a new positive direction. Can't recommend it highly enough!' \u003cb\u003e- \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeirdre Murray, executive coach, trainer and author, PeopleResources.ie\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Chris Johnstone is a writer whose voice is inviting, engaging and to the point' \u003cb\u003e- \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoanna Macy, co-author of \u003ci\u003eActive Hope\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eComing Back to Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e'Chris Johnstone is a gifted trainer who manages to turn complex ideas into clear and practical guiding wisdom. I'm so pleased he has written such a useful and clear-sighted toolkit for developing resilience which is much needed at such a tumultuous time in society' \u003cb\u003e- \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eNicola Banning, editor of \u003ci\u003eBACP Workplace \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Little, Brown Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48739391078743,"sku":"9781472141132","price":14.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781472141132.jpg?v=1723812231","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/seven-ways-to-build-resilience-9781472141132","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}