How We Bounce Back: The New Science of Human Resilience

Car accidents. Suicide bombers. Earthquakes. Death of a spouse. Why do some people bounce back from traumatic events while others do not? Is there a biological profile of resiliency? Can science, with the jab of a needle or huff of an aerosol, help reduce post-stress trauma? Can, and should, we train people to be more resilient? Leading thinkers from around the world explore these and other questions about the science of human resiliency.
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Original Program Date: May 31, 2012
MODERATOR: Bill Blakemore
PARTICIPANTS: George Bonanno, Dennis Charney, Fran Norris, Matthieu Ricard
Bill Blakemore's Introduction 00:00
Participant Introductions 1:46
How do we define human resilience? 3:36
The news is just a reminder of traumatic events. 8:45
We should feel bad after something awful happens. 13:30
Does our spices have a predisposition to be resilient? 16:36
Rosa Montesinos's story of resilience. 20:05
What happens to your body when you experience a traumatic event? 23:20
The capacity of the brain is largely untapped. 28:41
Will there ever be a pill that makes you more resilient? 33:19
What is a genetic optimist? 37:24
Sondra Singer Beaulieu's story of resilience. 38:30
Can we think of resilience as a timeline? 41:48
The intervention style of debriefing. 47:35
The shock of war and it effects on PTSD. 51:11
Jerry White's story of resilience. 56:02
What are the character traits that make up resilience? 59:03
Are some post disaster community's more resilient that others? 1:03:38
Ndeye Ndiage's story of resilience. 1:12:25
The use of meditation to relive the stress of traumatic events. 1:16:35
Can government leaders do anything about human resilience? 1:21:43

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[@dimitrijmaslov1209]

Still in need?!?

[@bengun6768]

When you stand with the back against the wall, you can only go forward... Death is the great equalizer, Life is the unique teacher . Keep it fresh !

[@reydelsol7026]

FASCINATING! The implications of the panelists work when they work in tandem is AMAZING! Thank you!!

[@Joe-kn3wt]

Thank You for posting this seminar.

[@darlenelaski9716]

in a way, gov used to prepare us for disaster with the fire/bomb drills in school in the 60s, which probably affected our resiliency even though it never was tested.

[@justinnix1347]

The better of a person you want to be (for the angelic side of good). The more resiliency you need.

[@renerivero4942]

Psychological resilience is about how much you can take and keep moving forward, also known as coping.

[@lauraw.7008]

"Adaptability. Resilience is a positive trajectory of adaptation after an initial disturbance -- a move back to a more positive state of well-being." one of MANY jewels of spoken word.

[@ChrisPollitt]

Important, interesting, and useful. Thanks for posting!

[@joydot7620]

i understand what fran norris is saying. the loss of a child in a daycare fire would be an event, but it would be continuing and long term because your child is so emeshed in life itself. 'normal' wouldn't apply. i have experienced several unfortunate events but am aware they can't touch the loss of a child...

[@iamchimanmythlegendalphaom5432]

I needed this discussion i been threw trails and tribulation resilience is a major 🔑

[@dimitrijmaslov1209]

Thanks!

[@Henrikbuitenhuis]

Thanks from Denmark

[@MiLenaStoyanova90]

thank you from me as well

[@LovelyAlanna]

I happen to find the body language of the lady telling me she's closed to arguments

[@marni2005]

Well said! I just commented on that but the fact she is not open to listen

[@TELEVISIBLE]

my worry is resilience may make us cold and harsh towards each other

[@aperson2730]

TELEVISIBLE Hello, that sounds more like 'indifference' to me :-)

[@ABOCHITO]

I also worry about the implications of the expectations for those who have grievances about the need for them to become positive in order to be seen as healthy.

[@yubnubgaming7053]

China

[@angiebaugher4387]

Had to stop 16 minutes in when one guy wouldnt stop mansplaining.