A3: Collecting Joy: Fueling Hope and Resilience
Area of Focus: Brain-Friendly and Trauma-Informed Approaches, Child, Family, and Community Well-Being
Content Level: Learner
In a world filled with uncertainty and challenges, finding moments of joy can become increasingly challenging. Yet, the research on the importance of joy in our lives is quite clear. Joy is paramount to our collective health and wellness. This thought-provoking and engaging presentation will explore the profound impact of joy on our mental and emotional well-being. Through inspiring anecdotes, research-backed insights, and practical strategies, this presentation will delve into the transformative power of joy in fostering resilience and cultivating hope.
Participants will explore the “science of joy” and how the intentional act of collecting joy can increase our personal resilience, as well as the resilience of those we are working with. Participants will be empowered to embrace joy as a catalyst for resilience, hope, and positive change in their lives and communities, as well as in the lives of individuals they are caring for. Join this session and discover the profound impact of joy in fueling a brighter, more resilient future.
Learning Objectives
- How to define the “essence” of joy
- About the “science” of joy
- How to apply joy as a catalyst for resilience
- How joy is connected to hope
- Strategies to collect and spread hope
Presenter
Christopher McLaughlin
Owner & Lead Consultant
Inspired Consulting Group, LLC