Practical Resilience in Difficult Times - with Dr Chris Johnstone

Dr Chris Johnstone shares practical resilience skills to help you cope better when facing challenges. This conversation with Dr Mark Williamson was filmed at an Action for Happiness event on 12 Nov 2020. www.actionforhappiness.org

[@feedthedoggies]

Thank you... daughter just called me and six of their suitcases were stolen from her car. Clothes mainly for her and her partner but also other cherished items from being on the road for months. She has had a multiple losses last year. Thank you Dr. Johnstone.

[@Helen-fx2zx]

Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

[@pscarpa16]

Thank you so much!! I missed the live version!

[@dimitrijmaslov1209]

Thanks!

[@ClaudiaonTube]

Wonderful session. Thank you!

[@hopegoodwin239]

Thank you. God bless

[@lizzieatherfold2293]

Thank you I go for the tomato every time

[@Jackie2404Aragao]

Thanks for helping us be resilient in such a difficult time.

[@almabobi]

תודה רבה רבה ❣️

[@claramuller6943]

Hallo, thank you for a marvelous Video. Where do I find the material spoken of in the Video ?

[@livewithintention1625]

"when you're feeling like a squashed tomato - how can you plant seeds of your own recovery?" is the sweetest phrase! But I really wish the presenter/interviewer would sometimes respond more to the person being interviewed rather than immediately cutting/changing the conversation/going back to what the list of questions, it feels quite jarring sometimes

[@livewithintention1625]

Like 10:44 seemed unnecessary to make him stop screen sharing as it ruined the flow, I feel there could have been a better moment to talk about the pandemic. Just something I've noticed in some interviews

[@moose-sb3ce]

I loved this quote as well. When I think of training counselors to help persons in trouble, I think the question to pose is ....how can you plant seeds of your own recovery is an excellent question to ask. Further, how can you plant your own seeds of resiliency? I truly believe the person has the power to overcome adversity if we can just get them to think about how they would do it. Just like the tomato, as the crushed tomato seeds hit the ground and sink into the soil, what does it take to grow to a new tomato? Rain, sunshine, fertilizer, etc. new surroundings, new friends, new strengths, positive people, a little success? what else? and how do you help that client to pursue those new goals?

[@mikejarrells431]

Interesting. Reframing a toxic situation using gratitude? Sounds toxic. Why not listen to yourself and be authentic (set healthy boundaries)?