Life Kit Why being resilient might matter less than you think
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Aug 18, 2022 Lourdes Dolores Follins, a psychotherapist and licensed clinical social worker, dives into the nuanced concept of resilience. She challenges the notion that enduring hardship is always admirable, emphasizing the importance of embracing vulnerability and emotional authenticity. Follins critiques societal pressures that elevate individual strength over community support, particularly for marginalized groups. The discussion encourages listeners to rethink resilience, highlighting the need for systemic change and mindful connection in a world that often overlooks emotional needs.
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Resilience: A Strange Compliment
- TK Dutess questions the meaning of resilience, finding it a strange compliment often delivered with pity.
- They explore the American Psychological Association's definition, highlighting adaptation and flexibility.
Resilience as a Process
- Lourdes Dolores Follins defines resilience as a psychological process of positive adaptation to adversity.
- She emphasizes it's an ongoing process, not a one-time achievement, requiring constant work.
Strength vs. Resilience
- Lourdes challenges the conflation of resilience with strength, viewing strength as a primarily physical attribute.
- She links the psychological use of "strength" to oppressive systems, reducing people to their physical capacity.