Resilience Unit Flashcards
(28 cards)
What is the definition of resilience?
“The ability to bounce back, cope, and/or adjust successfully despite substantial adversity” (UPSONHI, 2022)
What is the scope of resilience?
From less than optimal resilience to more than optimal resilience
How is protective factors of resilience defined?
factors that protect an individual, family, community, or system from harm despite substantial challenges or traumatic events
What are different factors/ examples of protective factors?
internal family, close friends, quality of relationships, wider social environment, community, environmental impacts
What is the definition of rebounding?
to return to a previous level of functioning following a traumatic event
What can rebounding look like?
In a couple years after a natural disaster has wiped out a town things are rebuilt and people are working as they used to
How is reintagration defined?
The process of healing and returning to previous roles, and functioning after a traumatic event
What is an example of reintargration?
Someone who expericnes a trauma of some sort, learns from it, and then goes into a profession because of it
What does the family resilience framework focus on?
it focuses on how events effect the family dynamics and how it can either strenghten the family unit or push it further into chaos
What does the neuroplasticity theory of resilience focus on?
Social interactions, stress, trauma, supportive relationships, and mental and physical training can change brain structure and functioning, and thus behavior patterns for better or for worse
What is specifically the effect of stress on the brain?
Stress can cause growth in the amygdala (it relates to emotions) and to the hippocampus which is associated with emotions, memory and the ANS
What does the theory of hardiness focus on?
That the more people believe in statements such as:
“I am in control of my life and have the power and ability to change my environment.”
“I am involved and present in the activities of my life.”
“I am willing and able to change, do new things, and grow.”
What does the theory of coherence focus on?
That the more people identify with the following statements the more equipped to handle stress they will be
“These stressors make sense and are consistent, orderly, clear, and predictable”
“I have resources adequate to meet the demands of these stressors present”
“These stressors are worth the investment of my energy, commitment, and engagement they require”
Is there more than one definition of resilience?
yes
Who can the scope of resilience apply to?
Individuals, families, communities, populations, and organizations
What are the attributes of resilience?
protective factors
rebounding
reintagration
What is an internal locus of control?
It is to the degree of which people believe that they have control over their lives
What is an external locus of control?
To the extent people believe that once’s actions and outcomes are determined by forces outside of their control
What is the resiliency theory state?
It states that when an individual, family or community experiences a crisis they respond and interpret the situation based on the resources that are available
Which resiliency theory states that trauma trauma can cause chronic dysfunction?
The family resilincy theory
Select all that apply
The neuroplasticity theory states that events in a persons life can change:
- brain structure
- brain function
- behavior patterns
all of the above
When are sensitive periods of development for resiliency?
In utero and adolescence
What are the effects of compassion fatigue and burnout in the nursing field on nurses and the healthcare system?
-higher costs to organizations
-decreased safety for patients
-physical and mental harm to nurses
What are the main principles of trauma informed care?
Safety
Trustworthiness and Transparency
Peer Support
Collaboration and Mutuality
Empowerment, Voice, and Choice
Cultural, Historical and Gender Issues
