Resilience Resources for the Global Community:
Over the past decade, the Institute for Trauma & Resilience Studies has been developing stress, coping, and resilience tools for our students. The resources comprise a “toolbox” of sorts that you can explore (for free) and use as best suited for you. They explore stress and coping approaches and share a deeper understanding of traumatic experiences and resilient responses that are available to us as human beings. These resources can be used on their own or can be combined with counseling and other helpful services.
"By learning, practicing, and strengthening resilience skills, anyone can move forward feeling empowered and stronger than before."
Student Resilience Journal
For students, we have an open-access pdf version of our FSU Resilience Toolkit.
Comfort Critters Positive Affirmation Cards
More than just cute designs, these cards are daily reminders of strength, possibilities, and resilience. Each deck contains 31 cards, each with a postitive message or affirmation.
Research shows affirmations can positively impact anyone, across all ages and generations (Cascio et al., 2016; Cohen & Sherman, 2014; Escobar-Soler et al., 2023; Sherman et al., 2021)
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Handouts and Resource Guides
Trauma Aware Communication
Your patients have likely experienced some form of trauma, which may impact their behavior and reactions. Consider using these communication strategies to practice trauma-informed care.
Specific Trauma-Aware Strategies for Healthcare Professionals
A packet of 4 handouts containing specific strategies for healthcare professionals on the following: Safety; Trust & Culture; Peer Support, Collaboration, and Empowerment; The Exam.
When to Seek Professional Help for Trauma
Many people begin to feel better after a traumatic event,bBut for some, these reactions may last longer or feel overwhelming. Handout includes signs that an individual should seek professional help.