25 Apr Bounce Journal Assignment Instructions

This learning activity seeks to foster a greater awareness of and attention to preventative self-care strategies. It is designed to be a helpful evidence-based reflection on a leading resiliency expert’s research.

Instructions

This learning activity is comprised of three submissions. For each submission, you will read assigned chapters in Bounce: Living the Resilient Life (2010) and write a concise, comprehensive “So What?!” A three-part journal entry follows the convincing pitch to get the reader involved. The body of the Bounce Journal should be least 2 pages.

The “So What?!” must be proofread to eliminate grammar and spelling errors, and address assigned chapters.

· The journal entry must be proofread to eliminate grammar and spelling errors, and utilize the required structure. The structure has 3 parts:

1) “What Did I Find? (citation with pagination/location required)

2) “What Did I Think and/or Feel?”

3) “What Am I Going to Do?”

Wicks, R. (2010). Bounce: Living the resilient life. New York: Oxford University Press.

First Bounce Journal: assigned chapters:

· Have a Life! An Introduction

· Navigating Life’s Rough Waters: Riding the Crest of Chronic and Acute Stress

· Personal Renewal: Creating and Tailoring Your Own Self-Care Protocol

Second Bounce Journal: assigned chapters:

· A Powerful Healing Combination: Friendship, Resilience, and Compassion

· The First Steps Toward Self-Knowledge: Debriefing Yourself

· Solitude, Silence, and Mindfulness: Centering Yourself in a Driven World

Third Bounce Journal: assigned chapters:

· The Simple Care of a Hopeful Heart: A Brief Epilogue

· Appendix A – Creating and Reflecting Upon Your Own Stress-Resilience Profile: An Exercise in Strengthening Your Inner Life

· Appendix B – An Individual Reflection Guide