Coaching for resilience : a practical guide to using positive psychology / Adrienne Green and John Humphrey

Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction -- Essential foundations for lasting resilience -- Defining "resilience" and "stress" -- The science bit -- The effects of modern-day chronic stress -- Managing stress to build resilience -- The 7 keys -- Key 1 -- Key 2 -- Key 3 -- Key 4 -- Key 5 -- Key 6 -- Key 7 -- The last word

A recent report for the CIPD indicated that stress is now the more common cause of long-term sick leave in the UK for the first time ever. Demanding workloads and lack of job security are key stress factors, but in a tough, highly competitive environment these stressors are no longer avoidable. But you can learn how to cope with the stress effectively. "Coaching for Resilience" is your practical guide to the principles of positive psychology. Using tried and tested techniques it will show you how to motivate and inspire your clients and yourself to build greater resilience. There are clear explanations of the principles of positive psychology throughout, with practical exercises and examples for ease of understanding.