Resilience in Uncertain Times
Grappling with uncertain times and situations beyond our control is both challenging and stressful. Fortunately, Conscious Discipline gives us tools to pick up the pieces and put ourselves back together when things are not going our way.
As Selwaan says, “Remember this is not forever. This is a hiccup in life; this is not life. You’ve been in difficult situations before, and you’ve gotten through them…You are resilient.”
In this webinar, Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor Selwaan Mahmoud shares the tools and strategies we need to practice resilience in uncertain times. She discusses composure, acknowledging and befriending feelings, shifting our perspective, being of service to others, connecting, celebrating and more. As Selwaan says, “Remember this is not forever. This is a hiccup in life; this is not life. You’ve been in difficult situations before, and you’ve gotten through them…You are resilient.”
Webinar Outline
- 00:01 Introduction of Certified Instructor Selwaan Mahmoud and topic
- 00:30 State of composure
- 01:14 What tools do we need to deal with uncertain times?
- 01:36 Acknowledge your feelings and the feelings of those around you
- 02:00 Accept the moment as it is; remember it’s not forever
- 03:27 What I offer to others, I strengthen in myself
- 05:02 Strategies to move from an emotional state to an executive state
- 06:09 Perspective: See the situation in a new way
- 06:33 Create opportunities to connect with others
- 07:10 Develop a Celebration Board
- 07:25 Review of key points
Resource Mentions
- Printable: Safe Place Breathing Icons
- Printable: Caring Connections Calendar
- Printable: Wish Well Ritual Plan
- Printable: Adult Weekly Commitment Calendar
- Product: Wish Well Board
Helpful Next Steps
- Conscious Discipline Brain State Model
- Article: Introducing the Power of Perception and Skill of Composure to Parents
- Article: Cultivating Connection and Contribution in a COVID-19 World
- Webinar: Candid Conversations Episode 2- Managing What’s Beyond Our Control
- Webinar: Wishing You Wellness- Parent Self-Care
Selwaan Mahmoud
Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor
Selwaan Mahmoud is a lifelong educator and a parent who has always believed in the power of positive intent and the importance of critical thinking. She has worked with students as young as two months in nurseries to adults in large school systems. She has trained and coached administrators, teachers, students and parents in training and implementing Conscious Discipline school wide.
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