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How would you react? Wednesday, September 12, 12

How to build a psychological immune system

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How would you react?

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How would you react?

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Trauma

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Post-Traumatic Stress

pain → damage

negative event

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negative event

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Post-Traumatic

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Post-Traumatic Resilience

pain + time → normal

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pain → growth

Post-Traumatic Growth

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Post-Traumatic Growth

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How to Build a Psychological

Immune System

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1. Practice mind control

events feelings

getting fired depression

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1. Practice mind control

events thoughts feelings

getting fired “I’m a failure.” depression

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2. Rewriteyour story

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2. Rewriteyour story

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You’re the hero

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3. Find meaning in tragedy

• “Maybe I got fired because I’m supposed to start my own business.”

• “My father’s death is what led me to become a doctor.”

• “I believe I got Parkinson’s because I was meant to raise awareness.”

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4. Explain negative events optimistically

personal

permanent

out of my control

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4. Explain negative events optimistically

personal external

permanent temporary

out of my control what I can do

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5. Expect a comeback

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5. Expecta comeback

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Jay Dixittwitter.com/jaydixit

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