Opening Plenary: Strategies to Foster Resilience and Well-Being

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Mollie Marti, a social psychologist, lawyer and researcher, is dedicated to helping people thrive by examining the factors that drive hope, resilience, and growth. The THRIVE Resilience Model she developed is widely used in trauma recovery, community and school-based resilience, military and first responder health, and workplace wellness. She is founding CEO of Worldmaker International, a nonprofit organization that partners with communities and organizations to help their people prepare for, adapt to, and grow through the emotional and mental toll of dealing with daily stressors and acute hardships. The author of two leadership books that have been translated into eight languages, Dr. Marti’s Resiliency Matters TV show provides free resilience education to hundreds of thousands of learners around the globe. During her keynote address entitled, THRIVE: Strategies to Foster Resilience and Well-Being, she will talk about how so many are struggling with high levels of adversity as we walk through the shadow of a global pandemic. Of course, daily demands can skyrocket in the face of a crisis. It can be overwhelming to know where to start or how to help others. You will learn practical, research-based ways to strengthen yourself, your team, and those you serve. Dr. Mollie Marti will share the THRIVE Resilience Model™ as a map to grow your own resilience and help others navigate adversity. This presentation will provide small practices that can make a big difference in amplifying what you already do on a daily basis to care for others. Working together, we can create environments that support strength, healing, and growth through even our greatest challenges. The objectives include: (1) Ability to identify practical, research-based ways to help you grow resilience and navigate adversity; (2) Learn how to create environments that support healing and growth even in challenging circumstances; and (3) Reconnect with why you do your work and how to use this connection to fuel your energy.