Location: Wine-Price Building

Non-JMU employees may be present in this workshop as part of the Dual Career Program offered in partnership with JMU Human Resources. This program aims to provide essential support to new and prospective faculty, staff, and their families in an effort to support recruitment and retention. Contact JMU Human Resources for details and information on the Dual Career Program. Contact Ashlyn Holz to register for this workshop.

Description: Watching a 30-second video of baby animals can increase your emotional resiliency. It’s hard to believe, isn’t it? But, it’s true. 

According to Jane McGonigal, the author of SuperBetter, increasing your physical, mental, emotional, and relational resiliency is easier than you think. In her book, McGonigal offers 100 “quests” you can take to build control of your attention, turn anyone into a potential ally, and increase your natural capacity to motivate yourself and supercharge your heroic qualities. Heroic qualities? Yep, heroic qualities. During our time together, we’ll practice several of her short and playful activities. And, try not worry. There are no superhero capes involved. 

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss why resiliency matters and where it comes from. 
• Learn about the 4 areas of our life where resiliency can be increased. 
• Practice short activities that aid in building resilience. 

Facilitated by: Jennifer Testa, Director, Talent Development