Resilience for Change

Singapore University of Social Sciences

Resilience for Change (CET133)

Applications Open: To be confirmed

Applications Close: To be confirmed

Next Available Intake: To be confirmed

Course Types: To be confirmed

Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: To be confirmed

Area of Interest: General Studies

Schemes: To be confirmed

Funding: To be confirmed

School/Department: Centre for Continuing & Professional Education

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Synopsis

This course introduces participants the concept of resilience, particularly in exploring the variables that define resilience. Building upon the knowledge of concepts of resilience, participants will be made aware of the set of protective factors that they can develop to overcome adversity. Participants will learn how to increase their resilience by cultivating and strengthening their environmental and internal protective factors. Participants will also be introduced to key approaches of problem-solving, such as optimism, self-regulation and cognitive agility. This course aims to equip participants with various methods and tools in overcoming problems and preparing them for change.

Level: 1
Credit Units: 2.5
Presentation Pattern: Every semester

Topics

Definition and concept of resilience
Power of protective factors
Optimism as a predictor for overcoming adversities
Thinking traps and cognitive adaptability
Self-awareness and self-regulation
Stress and performance outcomes

Learning Outcome

Discuss the concept of resilience
Apply optimism, self-regulation and cognitive agility to overcome adversity
Identify various types of thinking traps
Illustrate the relationship between stress and performance
Use resiliency tools for problem-solving
Employ protective factors to build up resiliency