Throughout our lives, we will all encounter challenges that will test our physical and mental well-being. 2020 and 2021 have certainly given us challenges that we have no option but to cope with – a pandemic, job losses, social isolation, social unrest, educational instability, and increased caring responsibilities. Each of these events on their own can be challenging, put them all together in a short space of time, and this is the perfect recipe for stress and emotional instability. Therefore, the number one tool we have to help us through these challenging times is resilience. 

Topics discussed in this episode: 

• What resilience is. 
• The 4 pillars of resilience. 
• How to cultivate resilience. 

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

• Resilience Blog
• Find a Therapist, Psychologist, Counselor - Psychology Today 
• Building Resiliency Workbook 
• Resilient: How to Grow an Unshakable Core of Calm, Strength, and Happiness by Dr. Rick Hanson Ph.D and Forrest Hanson 

Who you met:

Guest: Dr. Katherine Perez-Rivera - A licensed clinical psychologist and owner of South Jersey Center for Psychological Services, LLC, has over 20 years of experience working with people who are motivated to work on their well-being, ready to crush anxiety, determined to overcome depression, open to finding balance amongst the chaos, and unyielding in their pursuit to reach their goals. She also dedicates herself to helping people process grief. Dr. Perez-Rivera draws from the principles of positive psychology and combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with a humanistic approach as she engages people on their journey to process life. To work with Katherine, visit www.drkatherinephd.com, Tel: 856-383-0585, Email: drkatherine@hushmail.com 

Co-Host: Estelle Curry, founder of Florescit Life Coaching - Estelle Curry is a qualified Coach and Reiki Teacher and a member of the International Coaching Federation. She brings over a decade HR experience to her work as a coach. She has worked in an array of industries including Recruitment, Education, Information Technology and Corporate Social Responsibility. Facilitating positive change in the lives of others and enabling them to flourish is her passion. Her training as a Reiki Practitioner and Life Coach enables her to serve others in a way that gives her a deep sense of purpose. To work with Estelle for your life and career coaching, visit her website at www.florescitlifecoaching.com

Co-Host: Kristen Struys - A communication professional and program manager. With a wealth of industry experience by partnering with small to multinational organizations, she provides a strategic consultative approach in every initiative she takes on. Her strong work ethic and “roll up your sleeves” attitude are two strengths that have aided in her career success. Kristen received her bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications from York College of Pennsylvania. The excitement to collaborate with Estelle on this series stems from two loves - bringing creative storytelling to her audience and empowering women and teens through development programs and events in order to help them rise personally and professionally. To work with Kristen, visit www.linkedin.com/in/kristenstruys. 

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