With the uncertainty and change caused by the current COVID-19 crisis, anxiety and and fear are preventing many people from adapting to the changes needed to regain control over the spread of the disease and the impacts those measures are having on our economy and personal lives. Resilience is the ability to remain productive during turbulence. This interactive, online course explains why some struggle with the changes caused by the crisis and introduces a set of seven “resilience muscles” that help individuals use their energy more effectively as they move through the adaptation process. Participants receive individual feedback on their own resilience, and engage in exercises that provide practice in applying each of the characteristics. They leave with an action plan for strengthening their resilience and a renewed sense of empowerment during these challenging times.

This instructor-led online course is delivered in a live half-day session delivered in three one-hour pieces, each separated by 15-minute breaks to avoid eye strain. During this highly-interactive session, the instructor presents key concepts, then helps the participants build personal connections through discussions and interactive exercises. Participants receive confidential individual feedback based on a questionnaire that is completed in advance of the course and complete an action plan for developing own their personal resilience.

Learning Objectives

Participants will gain practical skills to:

• Understand why change can be challenging
• Recognize change-related disruption in work and personal settings
• Identify signs that you and those around you are experiencing change overload
• Formulate effective responses to change-related challenges
• Enhance your own resilience
• Deliver more effective performance during this COVID-19 crisis

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for anyone who is trying to deal with business interruptions, changes in their personal lives, and anxiety caused by the current COVID-19 crisis.

Prerequisite

Completion of Personal Resilience Questionnaire (online, available in multiple languages, takes about 15-20 minutes).

Materials

Participants will receive a PDF file containing the course workbook to follow along with the instructor. They will also receive a copy of their own Personal Resilience Report.