Who cares about resilience_TedMed_Nov 2015_2.0
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The document discusses the importance of resilience for people deployed to dangerous environments like CDC staff. It notes that deployments can involve trauma exposure, long hours, isolation from friends and family, and unfamiliar duties. Resilience is defined as the ability to withstand, recover from, and grow in the face of stress. Key factors that strengthen resilience are identified as active optimism, decisive action, moral compass, relentless tenacity, and interpersonal support. The document also lists groups within CDC that address deployer safety and resilience.
Who cares about resilience_TedMed_Nov 2015_2.0
- 1. 1 Who Cares About the Resilience of People We Deploy to Dangerous Environments? Richard (Rick) W. Klomp, MOB, MS, LPC, BCPC Behavioral Scientist Deputy Director, WorkLife Wellness Office CDC, Office of the Chief Operating Officer, OSSAM
- 2. 2 Highlights of sacrifices made by one of our seasoned deployers
- 3. 3 Is CDC deployment potentially traumatizing? Short notice/limited time to prepare for departure Separation from loved ones/social support Exposure: hostile environments/destruction/death Long hourspotential fatigue Potential for austere living conditions/lack of privacy Limited communication with friends/family Unfamiliar: duties; colleagues; culture; language Disruption to routines (nutrition, exercise, relaxation...)
- 4. 4 Resilience is: The ability to withstand, recover, and grow in the face of stressors and changing demands. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
- 5. 5 Factors that Strengthen Resilience Dr. George Everly and his two co-authors, in the book: Stronger: Develop the Resilience You Need to Succeed have extensive experience with resilience. Their research identified key components of what they also refer to as psychological body armor 1. Active Optimism. Leads to a positive self-fulfilling prophecy 2. Decisive Action. You must act in order to rebound 3. Moral Compass. Honor, integrity, fidelity and ethics 4. Relentless Tenacity. Determination. Perseverance 5. Interpersonal Support. No man (or woman) is an island
- 6. 6 Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale 10 not true rarely sometimes often true nearly at all true true true all the time 0 1 2 3 4 1. I am able to adapt when changes occur 2. I can deal with whatever comes my way 3. I try to see the humorous side of things when I am faced with problems 4. Having to cope with stress can make me stronger 5. I tend to bounce back after illness, injury or other hardships 6. I believe I can achieve my goals, even if there are obstacles 7. Under pressure, I stay focused and think clearly 8. I am not easily discouraged by failure 9. I think of myself as a strong person when dealing with life's challenges and difficulties 10. I am able to handle unpleasant or painful feelings like sadness, fear and anger
- 7. 7 A Sample of Engaged Groups that Address Deployer Safety & Resilience 1. WorkLife Wellness Office (WWO) in OSSAM Pre/post-deployment assessments; individual/group debriefings; resilience Lifestyle Centers (physical activity, nutrition etc.) Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) for deployers and their family members 2. Deployment Risk Mitigation Unit (DRMU) in OPHPR 3. Incident Commander and command staff 4. CDC Clinics 5. ______________ 6. After Action and Evaluation Team in OPHPR 7. Watch Staff (Duty Officers) in the EOC in DEO in OPHPR 8. ______________
- 8. 8 Calm and courageous action in the midst of potential danger
- 9. 9 Social support is a consistent protective factor (and diversity can be our friend)
- 10. 10 Do the best you can at that moment but dont make things worse. Systematic
- 11. 11 Practice basic principles of balance in different aspects of our life rk: Presentations-Pubs: Who cares about resilience_TedMed_Nov 2015