Campus Coronavirus Updates
Visit the University of Iowa coronavirus website for the latest information about COVID-19 and the university's response. For help managing the impact of the crisis, find resources on stress, coping, and support.
Resilience is the process of adapting in the face of adversity or significant stress. It is a set of skills that can be developed by intentionally changing thoughts and behaviors.
The American Psychological Association has identified evidence-informed strategies to navigate challenging times:
- Make connections
- Avoid seeing crises as insurmountable problems
- Accept that change is a part of living
- Move towards your goals
- Take decisive actions
- Seek opportunities for self-discovery
- Nurture a positive view of yourself
- Keep things in perspective
- Maintain a hopeful outlook
- Take care of yourself
Featured Resilience Videos
In response to the growing uncertainty and heightened stress during this unprecedented time, we have created several new videos to help you navigate. Find additional video resources from liveWELL and its wellness partners.
Top Ten Ways to Build Resilience
Resilience and Self-Care During COVID-19
Mindful Moment
Download free "Mindful Moment" companion handout here.
Staying Active
The Resilient Leader
Dealing with Conflict
The Purpose of Purpose
Happiness
Sprinkles of Self-Care
Emotional Well-Being
Emotional Intelligence
Positive Self-Talk
Personal Sustainability
Emotional Awareness: Honoring Your Emotions
Coping, Problem-Solving and Communication
Adaptability or Responding to Life's Curveballs
Research and Resources
- American Heart Association Resilience in the Workplace (pdf)
- American Psychological Association Resilience Help Center
- Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook: A Tool to Help You Build Resilience During Difficult Times (pdf) provided by Jamma International
Campus Resources
- liveWELL offers resilience presentations for UI work groups of 12 or more UI employees. Topics include: Top Ten Ways to Build Resilience, The Resilient Leader, Work/Life Balance, and Self-Care. To request a presentation contact: livewell@uiowa.edu. Please include the date and time, requested topic, length of presentation (30 minutes, 60 minutes, etc.) and number of employees that will attend.
- Seek support and assistance from an EAP counselor
- Learn how utilize flexibility to reframe thought patterns and tap into a strengths-based approach to working through obstacles in a free, 4-part series called Resilience 101.
- Work with a health coach.
- Participate in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Programs.
- Enroll in a self-care program for caregivers.
- Seek assistance from the Office of the Ombudsperson.
- Participate in focused training opportunities through Learning and Development.
- Learn more about resources to help with communication at the Conflict Management at Iowa website.