Documenti di Didattica
Documenti di Professioni
Documenti di Cultura
~ a Japanese view
“A willow that bends in the storm
but does not break”
Seeing is believing!
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! ! ! !Western view!
Belief Systems
We must believe in something!
The Heart and Soul of Resilience !
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To be able to see it!
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!! Bio-psycho-social-spiritual Perspective
3.Transcendence and Spirituality
!! Larger Values, Purpose !! Spirituality is a dimension of human experience
!! Spirituality: Faith, Practices, Community •! Involves streams of influence flowing through
!! Inspiration: Envision New Possibilities all aspects of life
–! Aspirations; Role Models, Life dreams •! From Family & Cultural Heritage to
–! Invention; Innovative Solutions •! Personal Beliefs, Practices, Connection
–! Creative Expression-- writing, art, music •! Approaches to Suffering, Healing, Resilience
!! Transformation: Learning, Change, & Growth
–! Redirect life priorities; deepen bonds
–! Compassion: Social Action to Benefit Others
Spiritual Resources
•! Transcendent, personal beliefs & practices
Structural Resources
•! Active investment in core values Relational Shock Absorbers
•! Fosters meaning, wholeness, harmony
•! Connection with all others, nature, universe 4. Flexibility -- “Bounce Forward”
•! The heart & soul of religion (Pargament) & Provide Stability - Reorganize
•! Religious and Non-religious can find spiritual
Routines, Reliability
nourishment & expression in: Leadership -Nurture, Protect, Guide
–! Humanist values, compassion Couples: Mutual Respect
–! Contemplative practices, rituals 5. Connectedness -- Mutual Support
–! Couple, family, community bonds Commitment, collaboration
–! Connection with Nature; Creative Arts 6. Kin, Community Resources
–! Service to others; Social Action