1 Demonstrate an understanding of the key processes to identify resilience factors which could provide protection from the potential negative consequences of adversity
Knowledge and Understanding
Learning

2. Demonstrate the ability to interpret current evidence base in order to gain an awareness of strategies to promote emotional resilience in the management of adversity
Enquiry
Analysis

3. Demonstrate application of learning in the identification of consequences to individuals following specific life events
Problem Solving
Application

This exam will utilise a case study approach to assess the student’s knowledge and understanding of the key processes to identify resilience factors and employ strategies to promote emotional resilience (meeting all Learning Outcomes). You will have to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the key processes to identify resilience factors and employ strategies to promote emotional resilience to possible scenarios to demonstrate how they could provide protection from the negative consequences of adversity.

The module will introduce students to the background, context and relevance of resilience in contemporary society, including current definitions and models of resilience and its impact on current policies.

The key functions of resiliency in the management of current adversity will be examined, along with the management of the potential detriment to emotional and physical well-being as a consequence of past adversity.

Students will be made aware of the function of resiliency as a protective factor for both emotional and physical well-being, utilising research based evidence to examine the approaches to the assessment of resilience.

The module will utilise cognitive behavioural models to inform the understanding and formulation of normal emotional processing and emotional responses to threat (fear and anxiety), loss (depression and grieving) and perceived injustice (anger and embitterment), in the context of adversity.

Students will gain knowledge and skills in assessment, formulation and appropriate interventions, including; the early recognition of early warning signs of a reduction in well-being, as well as the development of more resilient coping.

Tools to assist in the development of strategies to provide on-going self-awareness and management of individual well-being, through the process of resilience, will also be included


Blackboard Activities and Content:
Case study examples and exercises to illustrate process of assessment, formulation, intervention and evaluation (including preparation for module assessment)
Introduction to the concept of ‘maintenance’ factors in responding to adversity and in resilience building.
Evidence based indicators of resilient coping
Theories explaining the factors and conditions associated with emotional resilience.
Awareness of evidence-based resilience building strategies
(e.g., CBT and Mindfulness based interventions)

The module requires participation from students to relate and utilise course content relevant to the students' own personal or professional context. The module is divided into independent learning and contact time. A range of strategies will be used during the contact time including:

The 4 Study Days will include face to face teaching and utilise case studies to examine issues which will allow students to practice problem-solving skills to identify and apply solutions in practice.

24 hrs: Scheduled face to face (or via virtual platform) Learning and Teaching Activities and Assessment
12 hrs: Scheduled Blackboard VLE teaching activities

Guided Independent Study: (164 hours)
60 hours On-line activities
84 hours Reading and Study
20 hours Assessment preparation

BARTONE, P. and STEIN, S. (2019) Hardiness: Making stress work for you to achieve life goals. London. Wiley.

MASTEN, A. S. (2014) Ordinary Magic: Resilience in Development. London. The Guilford Press.

NEENAN, M. (2009) Developing Resilience: A Cognitive Behavioural Approach. London. Routledge.

ROBERTSON, D. (2012) Build Your Resilience. London. Hodder Education.

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