In this course you will explore the nature of optimism and pessimism in resiliency and its application to various populations. You will learn the adversity evaluation and the dis-entanglement of emotions model and develop skills and strategies to prevent destructive behavior such as ‘thinking traps’ and cognitive distortion (catastrophizing). You will understand the elements and effects of stress physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually with skills to avoid the negative effects of stress and how to present the materials to others. You will experiment with breathing and focusing techniques and its applications for your private practice. Text: $18